There are various ways we can show our appreciation for the scenes in which we dwell. These spaces in which we cocoon, oftentimes, we feel compelled to give back to them in some fashion. Most of the time, that comes in the form of like-minded contributions, either through the music, art, or other modes that the scene engages. Other times it’s about boosting the signal, and here is where the book Bands do BK: A Guide to Brooklyn, by Bands, for Everyone (Lit Riot Press) comes in: rather than review, critique, or just signpost the music scene in Brooklyn, author/journalist Sam Sumpter chooses a way that manages to celebrate as many parts of her tribe as possible. The way she does that is to consult an impressive cross-section of Brooklyn’s music scene, asking them what their favourite spots a...