Late-night thoughts...

I know...here I am, alone with my thoughts once more, listening to music. However, tonight is different, as it's not Massive Attack (yeah I know...what a twist!) Got iTunes cranking out the EBM/industrial/futurepop, so I'm in a different frame of mind tonight...fortunately for you ^_^

I've been thinking about the "scene," as it were...and how things have shifted to a seemingly superficial trend, as of late. Now I'm not exactly against self-promotion at all, being a DJ, but too often lately the scene has been filled with people who are far more concerned about fashion than the music. This is definitely a sad turn of events, though I know this isn't exactly a recent development by any stretch. I saw a lot of it at Kinetik Festival this year. There were people there for the sole purpose of getting seen by people wearing expensive outfits, but these people weren't attending any of the performances. Seriously...what's the point of going to a festival like Kinetik, and not watching the bands kick ass on stage?

I didn't notice it as much last year, but then again it was my first one, and I was too excited to care, to be honest. This year was different, as I'd already experienced the chaos, so I was a little more observant.

For me, it's always been about the music. Being a DJ, it's our job to introduce music to the masses, and entertain them at the same time. That's my favorite part of doing what I do. Nothing better than laying down a brand new track for the crowd and watching them dancing their asses off. I could care less if the crowd are dressed to the nines or in comfy clothes. Yes, I admit it's kinda neat to see the outfits people wear, 'specially if they're pretty (who doesn't like looking at eye candy?)...but it's not my primary concern. But there are people that will get dressed to the nines and not even nod their heads to the music. They're there to draw attention to themselves...well, more importantly, the clothing they're wearing, and how much better-looking they are than everyone else.

When did EBM/industrial become a fashion show? This is what I wanna know. It's gotten to the point where the mainstream & EBM/industrial scenes are almost exactly the same, just the brand names are different. Lip Service, Tripp NYC, New Rock...whatever brand is popular or more expensive, that's what becomes the trend. Now yes, I do wear Tripp jeans...for me, it's not a status thing. Tripp jeans are durable, long-lasting, and happen to fit my particular style. If I could make them myself, I'd do that and stop buying my stuff. However, I'm not that talented.

I know there's been talk recently slamming all the people that wear goggles, masks and the like. And yes, I do wear goggles and masks...but not every time, and usually only when I'm performing, because it creates a specific atmosphere that fits the music I'm playing, not just because it's trendy to do so. And the masks I wear are personally modified...I don't buy an already-scene-ready mask...mostly because I like personalizing them, and making them unique. I like the whole DIY aspect of what I wear. Perhaps if people spent more time making their own accessories than spending scads of cash on brand-name items churned out for the sole purpose of making money, things might be different. Well...I can dream...

Bottom line: people need to remember that without the music, there would be no inspiration for the clothing that's become so important in the scene. I think we need to get back to basics.

I think that's enough ranting for one night. Time for bed, methinks.

Tags: music, scene, fashion, trendy

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