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The importance of being local
yipjumpmusic:
I never said it was all black and white (and I never said anything about limiting to local bands, though when I spoke of local in regards to your argument it was just that it seems unknown bands in general is the real issue and the local thing is just a part of it (yes at the bottom of the chain) but I didn't think unknown bands in general were focused on much or at all in the argument. I generally agree with your main argument though.
Mnementh:
Hey, I've got this thing where I listen to what my ears like!
Amazing new concept!
edwartica:
I feel fortanate that Portland has a plethera of good music. Not only do we have such lesser known treasures as The high violets, Helio Sequence, viva voce, and Menomena (I notice they're mentioned in Jeph's "recomended listening" section btw), but also such nationally respected acts as The Decemberists. Heck, we even get transplants here - Sleater Kinney AND the Shins both moved here from different cities.
Of course, maybe all this good music is because we did our time in the 90's with Everclear, lol.
sp2:
--- Quote from: yipjumpmusic ---I never said it was all black and white (and I never said anything about limiting to local bands, though when I spoke of local in regards to your argument it was just that it seems unknown bands in general is the real issue and the local thing is just a part of it (yes at the bottom of the chain) but I didn't think unknown bands in general were focused on much or at all in the argument. I generally agree with your main argument though.
--- End quote ---
There's a difference between unknown and local. I think it is good to support unknown bands because that means they'll break through to the mainstream, and their success is good for the national music scene, and everyone everywhere. However, supporting specifically local acts and the local music scene in general (such as local record and guitar stores that are involved with venues and such) is also important.
Supporting the indie rock scene in general ensures that there will be good music to listen to in the future.
Supporting the local music scene ensures that there will be good music events in your town.
Both are important, but people tend to overlook their local bands because the sources they get their musical recommendations from either don't listen to local music or are not local themselves (e.g. Pitchfork).
La Creme:
--- Quote from: Mnementh ---Hey, I've got this thing where I listen to what my ears like!
Amazing new concept!
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I'll drink to that!
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