Wait.. so you're playing with people who like heavy music and you're upset they are running an OD? What?

by Wilhelm81 4 days ago

Also, what attitude are you talking about needs to go?

by Wilhelm81 4 days ago

This is entirely based on who you're playing with. You're jamming with a bunch of metal heads and scratching your head why they don't want to play the Beatles?

by Annabelle03 4 days ago

I agree the idea that a guitar needs distortion to be cool is a narrow view of music… so why not seek band mates out who don't think like that?

by No_Promotion_5203 4 days ago

So your John Mayer cover got shot down and your mad?

by Anonymous 4 days ago

Write better riffs, dork

by Anonymous 4 days ago

🤘

by Anonymous 4 days ago

Uhh I think you're just playing with people who like different music than you. If you like cleaner music obviously you won't vibe with people who like heavier music

by arthur57 4 days ago

I love Gothenburg melodeath, but definitely not peak in the metal scene.

by Wilhelm81 4 days ago

lmao John Mayer

by Marquardtlarue 4 days ago

lol what? its okay if you wanna play poppy rock. get together with people who wants to play poppy rock. this is like you wanna play basketball, but went to an ice hockey rink and get pissy that everyone wants to play hockey.

by Ashley48 4 days ago

Sounds like you're with the wrong band. "Tough" does not always equal cool. But, unique, creative, and technical could also have its downsides of being disconnected from the audience. Maybe what they're trying to get at is that you should try to play songs with heavier sounds to connect in an easy way. For example, The Strokes have songs like "take it or leave it", "reptilia", and "50/50" which have distortion and get people excited. They also have songs like "Drag Queen" and "At The Door" which might turn the audience off but still has a lot beauty and uniqueness. Maybe it's worth trying to balance your sound more, or just find different band mates. Good luck!

by Anonymous 4 days ago

If it makes you feel any better, I think the musician level of pretentiousness describes exactly what you're talking about. I don't think people are allowed to like what they like anymore, And I'm someone who likes led Zeppelin, Metallica and Radiohead. I think it all depends on the people you hang around with.

by Anonymous 4 days ago