Change has come to Boston’s underground, DIY music scene in recent weeks. A Boston Globe story posted November 14 explored what it called a “thriving underground concert scene,” purportedly created by “dozens of young people” in recent times. According to the story, the greatest challenge in this world of underground and illegal concert venues is simply keeping them underground and covert. 

Fallout from the article has been swift and severe. Multiple basement venues in the area have shut down their social media accounts and closed their doors, canceling shows and leaving bands and concert goers alike disappointed.