Some underground or obscure band (or band obscure to the fans' larger peer group) that someone likes only because they can act elitist and sophisticated OR they can they say they like something unique different from everyone else. In bad cases, should the band break into the mainstream, they will suddenly disavow their fanship.
As a phenomenon, the term can be applied to individual artists. Most associated with genres with strong anti-authoritarian tendencies like punk, indie rock or hip hop, but can be applied to a wide range of situations, like random American fans of J-pop who really only like it because they can feel special, in contrast to true appreciators.
Sometimes associated with hipsters, or rather, their imitators.
Nevertheless everyone needs a dose of identity band sometimes. The opposite excess, where your playlist is entirely composed of songs off the top 40 lists, is a much worse sin.
As a phenomenon, the term can be applied to individual artists. Most associated with genres with strong anti-authoritarian tendencies like punk, indie rock or hip hop, but can be applied to a wide range of situations, like random American fans of J-pop who really only like it because they can feel special, in contrast to true appreciators.
Sometimes associated with hipsters, or rather, their imitators.
Nevertheless everyone needs a dose of identity band sometimes. The opposite excess, where your playlist is entirely composed of songs off the top 40 lists, is a much worse sin.
It doesn't matter how massively popular Coldplay is, Arjun is self-confident enough that he doesn't have an identity band crisis for liking them.
Person 1: I liked Kid Cudi and Kanye better when they were underground.
Person 2: Please tell me you're not into that insecure identity band shit.
Person 1: I liked Kid Cudi and Kanye better when they were underground.
Person 2: Please tell me you're not into that insecure identity band shit.
by galoisien February 25, 2011
Get the identity bandmug. The Big Love Band, is an American pop band based in Connecticut. Formed in 2022, it is run by lead singer and creator Ethan Fiske. The band consist of; bassist Elijah David Atkins, drummer Jason "mcfidi" Alfidi, guitarist Aidhan Rogue, and pianist Ryan Papagelis.
by Evolgib October 31, 2022
Get the Big Love Bandmug. I was trying to cook dinner last night and my husband came up behind me and cock-banded me!
Dinner was delicious!
Dinner was delicious!
by Created by Ray & Craig April 7, 2023
Get the Cock-bandedmug. by anonymous1567201 September 22, 2022
Get the Band kidmug. pronounced try-oh band.
a group of three iconic friends with extreme talent called annabelle, lilly and emily
a group of three iconic friends with extreme talent called annabelle, lilly and emily
by trio leader June 22, 2019
Get the trio bandmug. Defined by popular bands in the early 2000’s ,
a Bandy Band is a band which is heavily invested in looking & acting like a band. They usually play their own instruments, and are sometimes manufactured similar to a boyband.
a Bandy Band is a band which is heavily invested in looking & acting like a band. They usually play their own instruments, and are sometimes manufactured similar to a boyband.
Remember bandy bands? like :
The Strokes
The Libertines
Razorlight
Kings of Leon
Kaiser Chiefs
Arctic Monkeys
Kasabian
…. to name only a few!
The Strokes
The Libertines
Razorlight
Kings of Leon
Kaiser Chiefs
Arctic Monkeys
Kasabian
…. to name only a few!
by Jaytecx October 5, 2023
Get the bandy bandmug. Any band consisting of all or mainly lads that write songs with an often slightly raunchy nature.
They're like boy-bands, but not shit.
They're like boy-bands, but not shit.
by The faces of Farhad December 15, 2017
Get the Lad bandsmug.