By james art 
Lauren Juilrat has never intended to launch a platform for music journalism. What started as a disappointed attempt to publish stories about Renault’s underground groups has soon become the largest small groups, increasing power in local musical reflection.
It all started when Juilrat writes about Emma Spotcher in Rat Race Records. She intended to interview three groups, but in the end she only interviewed the next question and fixation of Orrral. After presenting the stories, she found that they had not been published. About a month and a half later, the groups began to reach out, wondering when their functions would come out live. When the delays continued to pile up, Joiler decided to take control.
“I was at work, letting go of my colleague and she was like,” Just make a website. ” And I thought, “I can Just make a website, ”Julerate said.
That evening, after getting out of her job, she dived into web design, creating a space where Renault’s independent musicians could finally get the recognition they deserve.
Name The largest small groups was inspired by Renault’s iconic title “The largest small town”, as well as by the professor of journalism at UCO KOLOBANT The largest small streets Project. Juillerat wanted something that directly refers to Renault, but it could also expand to include smaller groups beyond the local scene.
What started as a simple blog soon grew into something more big. With the help of the roommate of their boyfriend Ryan – guitarist and video enthusiast – the largest small groups went in video interviews, offering elections between written features and spotlights for the video. Adding an internship to deal with the writing of an article further allowed Juilrata to focus on the expansion.
Most recently, Juillerat and her associate EVA have created the largest Little Bands magazine to promote a local show.
“We thought it would be fun to emphasize playing sellers and groups,” Juilrat said. “We spent three days standing until 1 in the morning, designing it, figuring out how to print it and make physical copies.”
Zine was a hit, more reinforcement The largest small groups As a key player in the Reno DIY music community.
However, not everything in the Renault music scene is a smooth sailing. Juillerat has experienced its fair share of challenges, from intercostal drama to the difficulty of receiving the reflection of smaller artists.
“People don’t always take me seriously,” Juilrat said. “It is powerless how much emphasis is placed on bigger names when there are so many talented local artists who deserve attention.”
Despite the obstacles, it remains committed to covering the groups that could otherwise be neglected. The largest small groups are more than just exposure – this is to promote a community in which underground artists feel seen.
Juilrat’s passion for music journalism is deeply personal. As a member of the already destroyed Bender Bender group, she experienced first-hand how difficult it is for smaller groups to receive media coverage.
“People wanted to write only for bigger groups such as a charity kiss or a bug bath,” said Juilerate. “Nobody wanted to interview us until we started winning on social media.”
This powerlessness nourished her desire to create a platform that raised the newly emerging artists.
But the dissolution of Bender World was scattered. Three members of the group left to chase different music styles, but instead of having a civil conversation, they locked Juilrat and her teammate Jack from their Instagram account and took equipment worth $ 1,000.
“They could just tell us that they wanted to go in the other direction and we would understand,” said Juilrat.
Even now, Juillerate’s experiences with Bender World form her approach to the largest small groups. She understands the struggles of independent musicians and wants to ensure that no one remains abandoned due to industrial policy or drama on stage.
With video interviews, Zines and a growing reputation in the Reno music scene, the largest small groups continue to develop. Juillerat remains dedicated to the expansion of the platform and providing space for underground artists to share their music and stories.
“I want to cover more local groups and continue to grow it in something meaningful,” Juilrat said. “There are so many talents here and I want to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.”
Juillerat’s journey proves that independent music journalism is still alive and well-somewhat needs everything that is disappointed with a journalist, building a website on a late night and a commitment to the groups that need a voice.