Should we label music as punk, indie, metal, pop etc. or can you truly not put a label on music?
129627
That's true, you can decide not to label it, but it is good to know what other people would label certain types of music so that you can find it in the music store.
80115
People give labels because it is their way of categorizing people. It's pretty much a lame form on sterotyping. It helps them figure out who they can hang around with and who they should stay away from. I've found that everyone who has those labels are fun! I hung out with the "jocks", "nerds", and the "druggies" and they all brought something to the table in a friendships. Unfortunatly, labels don't stop in high school. People will label you throughout your life. It's stupid, but it's a way people can make assumptions about you before they know you. They best way to break these labels is to just talk to people. They will see that you're not just a "goth, punk, freak, nerd, etc" and see that you're really none of those.
631060
If you told us what genera of music it was that would help.
132663
MTV and the likes, don't create the fashions or style the just exploit them.  Punk is a style and we have to deal with it just as much as we have to deal with the overly conservative.  Learn tolerance.
613849
powerpop/rock or emo idk  u said 2 be spesific like head automatica or cartel or AFI for more serous stuff idk
109985
I can not be classified as one thing unless you classify me just by the music I listen to. I hate rap, disco, new age, and punk. The best bands ever are:\nMetallica\nMegadeth\nOzzy\nIron Maiden\nJudas Priest\nAlice Cooper\nIced Earth\nGodsmack\nRob/White Zombie\netc.
319013
It would be helpful to know your interests and the names of some of your songs to get ideas started. Is there any particular trait you are all known for, or do you share any hobbies or interests outside of your band? How many members are there? Maybe you could get some ideas from the number of people in your band? Just some suggestions-hope they help.
418505
I like lots of music for different reasons. All kinds! Lets see: metal, punk, post punk, ambient weird stuff, death metal, progressive metal, classic rock, oldies, folk, trance, steel drum, hip hop, black metal, grunge, garage rock, 90's alternative, thrash metal and hardcore. All have their reasons and moods that they fit or use to fit at one time in my life.
358058
I actually like your questions! It seems you have good taste in music. I've never reported you.
513611
Its whatever you like. Just because you listen to a certain type of music doesn't make you some "label".  DOn't listen to those people, be yourself thats all you can be!
601690
Sadly most mainstream music goes like that. And the whole 'new sensation, omg they're gonna be huge' thing has being going on for YEARS. There's always music that talks about 'real' issues even if they mean real to each person or not. Anyway I say if you don't like anything out there, make your own!
507524
yes. those people who say "i like everything by everybody!" are obviously not real music appreciaters. you gotta have some standards!\n\nedit_ i really do believe that someone could really enjoy every 'category' of music. but the people who say what you said they say are usually people who listen to those top40s stations that brag about their 'variety" (we play pop! and hip-hop! and rap! and pop-rock!). they think that that is basically everything
619393
That is exactly why I don't listen to mainstream music. I'm in highschool, and it really ticks me off when i hear kids blasting degreating crap from cd players, cars, ipods, etc. I think it's really sad that those songs make billboard, and get awards. They are apart of the giant drop in society. If you think it's funny to hear those types of lyrics, you're sick. I know what you mean totally. And i'm not just saying this because I was brainwashed by parents, church, school. I am a non-christian, freespirited, girl with hippie parents who don't force me to not listen to stuff like that. It's totally my opinion.  I wish someone would start a boycott or something. Thanks for posting this question!
87270
i would consider myself somewhat of a punk. sometimes because of the way i act and dress. and definately because of the music that i listen to.
94534
The definition of "indie" varies. This should help a lot.
619165
well its not my type of music as im into heavy metal and rock bands, but for that genre of music id say it sounds pretty good and could be very succesful, the best of luck to you in managing the band
421953
I agree with you. But i'd rather have it keep a low profile than be mainstream. Not everyone understands how to relax to our kind of music. Imagine all the skeptism non-listeners have said and will say if this breaks out of the box.