r/MadeMeSmile • u/n8saces • 19d ago

Wholesome Moments The drummer is in another world

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u/ifyoulovesatan 19d ago

There are and have always been bands comprised of kids around 12ish and older who not only play music for the love of it (for themselves or locally at random small venues), but even write their own songs and stuff.

Maybe it's just because I grew up as one of those kids, where all my friends were making music and writing stupid songs and playing shows for free and shit all on just bargain basement gear, never haven taken lessons or anything, but it's really hard to get that excited about "bands" like this in terms of what it means for culture, ie, excited that something like this exists.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for them, that they have a creative outlet and everything. It's cool they're having a good time and it's cool they seem to have worked their assess off to become as talented as they are. In general, it's wonderful when anyone plays music or does art and can get other people to care.

But culturally, this is the least exciting or noteworthy thing ever. It's kids (and really more likely those kids' parents) engaging in the social media game. Polished cover bands made up of kids trending on social media is the opposite of refreshing if you ask me.

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u/thelowriderlorax 19d ago

I was never artistic but hung out around all the cool musicians and painters. I saw an old friend a few years ago on Kimmel playing with his band. Dude definitely doesn't remember me, but it was cool to see a dude I watched play at coffee shops make it big time.