Arcane Drama: A Compilation of 924 Gilman Street Music, Volume 1 captures a snapshot in 2016 of the diverse group of bands that call 924 Gilman home. Founded in 1986, the all ages, volunteer-run community space and underground music venue at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California, (affectionately called, simply, "Gilman") has been the home and starting point for some of the largest national punk acts in the last 30 years. Today, the venue holds the title for being the longest running DIY music venue in the country. Even after three decades, the scene around Gilman is a hotbed for up and coming artists across many subgenres of alternative and punk music. Featuring members of BLATZ, TILT, BOBBY JOE EBOLA AND THE CHILDREN MACNUGGETS, KEPI GHOULIE, ANNIHILATION TIME, OWL, and THE DWARVES.