Is Indie consumerist bullsh*t?

Queen Boo · 01-06-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I haven't thought about My Morning Jacket in many years but back in the early to mid 00s they were a band I 100% associated with the worst aspects indie. To me, their bland take on indie rock is a precursor to the newer bands that are being complained about here.

I never thought of TV on the Radio or the White Stripes as indie back then or now.

I like My Morning Jacket tho.

They were actually one of the few current indie bands I DIDN'T hate back then, because they were more influenced by classic rock, which was my wheelhouse.

Much of my hate for indie (and other "scene" music like emo) back in the 00s was just backlash against the hype and the fact that so many hipsters had this obnoxious, standoffish attitude and were constantly sh*tting on the music I liked, so I made hating indie a core part of my personality and as a result I ended up not being any better.

Unlike some middle aged man child who still wears flat brim hats though I eventually grew out of that phase and learned to appreciate indie music on it's own merits and not let annoying fanbases prevent me for exploring art I might actually enjoy, because that's a stupid limitation to put on myself.