MIke's definitions
The term 'sellout' has been around for a few generations. Often used as a negative term used to describe somebody that conforms to a particular way of doing something such a dress, vernacular, or type of work.
Recently it has been used in the indy music scene to a large extent since the explosion of ska, punk, hardcore, and indy rock.
One earns the label of sellout by alienating their core fans that have supported the band by changing their style to be more appealing to a broader audience, often become what they were rebeling against in the very beginning. While some may call this "evolution of the artist/music" one has to remember that evolution is a gradual change and not sudden and drastic, the losing of edge, and doesn't accompany a bigger record label.
While many bands out there refuse to be labeled as sellouts, they are often putting out records and being quoted as saying "This is more true to our core sound, where we started".
Recently it has been used in the indy music scene to a large extent since the explosion of ska, punk, hardcore, and indy rock.
One earns the label of sellout by alienating their core fans that have supported the band by changing their style to be more appealing to a broader audience, often become what they were rebeling against in the very beginning. While some may call this "evolution of the artist/music" one has to remember that evolution is a gradual change and not sudden and drastic, the losing of edge, and doesn't accompany a bigger record label.
While many bands out there refuse to be labeled as sellouts, they are often putting out records and being quoted as saying "This is more true to our core sound, where we started".
"The (fictional band name) use to be hardcore, but they totally changed styles and now they play them on Mtv"
by Mike July 13, 2004
Get the selloutmug. Simply because you can breath,
doesnt mean your alive, or
that you really live.
This life has taken its toll
she just doesnt know how much more she can give.
doesnt mean your alive, or
that you really live.
This life has taken its toll
she just doesnt know how much more she can give.
by mIKE December 30, 2004
Get the Rise Againstmug. 
by Mike November 9, 2003
Get the tig bittiesmug. 1. Oh snap, I used too much dynomite.
2. Oh snap! It's Speedy Gonzolez!
3. Holy snap! I have boobies!
4. Snap! She took off her shirt!
2. Oh snap! It's Speedy Gonzolez!
3. Holy snap! I have boobies!
4. Snap! She took off her shirt!
by Mike November 26, 2003
Get the snapmug. When somebody is cranky for a reason that does not seem to be sufficiently bad enough to bitch about.
by Mike July 9, 2003
Get the Sandy Vaginamug. 
Get the papercuttedmug.