Two-Way Monologues?

fuckyeahrandombritishindiebands:

Don’t get me wrong, I’m full of as much music fan rage as any other indie kid. I judge everyone I see in Joy Division shirts because half of them don’t have a clue who Ian Curtis is and I got into a bit of a rage when I saw a kid in a Gorillaz shirt yesterday- you know, the whole, he doesn’t even know who Blur is sort of thing- but I think we can be a bit harsh on fans.

Rob Campesinos! drew a cow on my shirt that says I’m awesome and I’m only a casual LC! listener.

I waited through two sets and down time to be in the fifth row of Beirut and I really only listen to one song of theirs.

I really, I was only sort of familiar with DFA before I forced D to be in the front for them.

D and I both agree that success is always good for a band and that we wouldn’t possibly get mad or disown a band because they get more popular.  I think we should be a little more chill on the fans.  

Raging is okay sometimes, but sometimes I think we should appreciate they’re effort.  Maybe they didn’t know an early demo before the show, but afterward maybe they’ll check it out.  Maybe they’ll even track down an old copy on ebay. Who knows?

I had only heard a few Friendly Fires songs before I saw them, from the front nonethless, potentially in front of more serious fans, but because of that I’ve already bought they’re t-shirt and am planning to see them again in a few months.

While I do think it’s cool to “be there from the beginning” as a fan, which is why I think it’s cool to watch up and coming bands like the Vaccines or Drive, I don’t think you can discount other fans, if they’re equally dedicated, or at least trying to be.

I’ve only been a Manics fan for a few years, but I could look at any setlist and sing you every word to every song on the spot and I wouldn’t let anyone tell me I’m not a real fan just because I haven’t been into them since like 1995 or something.

I think we need to appreciate festivals as a way to introduce us to new music, I know I’m excited to hear more from a few bands I saw, and with the economy and music industry how it is, it’s becoming harder and harder to make a living as a full time musician.  Sometimes, we may need to appreciate the 15 year olds who come to hear one song if it gets them to buy a shirt, because that just might mean your favourite band has money to put out another record.

So, while I understand where you’re coming from, and, trust me, I’ve been there before, I think sometimes we all just need to take a step back.

-Alisa