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. A place in middle and high school where cults are formed, friendships (and instruments) made and broken, and the source of the band director's greatest pride (but also their least favorite place in the world).
Band kid: hey, I'm going to the band room during lunch. Wanna join?
Non-band kid: sure
*enters band room*
Band room:
Non-band kid:
Non-band kid: *passes out*
Band kid: *shrugs and joins the percussionists sacrificing a clarinet*
Non-band kid: sure
*enters band room*
Band room:
Non-band kid:
Non-band kid: *passes out*
Band kid: *shrugs and joins the percussionists sacrificing a clarinet*
by toastyum May 2, 2023
Get the Bandmug. Do you see the guy taking the photos? The band photographer; He can actually affoard a hotel, so he won’t sleep in the van tonight!
by Kallefin June 7, 2024
Get the Band Photographermug. 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. ..
Person 1: Hey, that sounds great! Which name is that?
Person 2:It’s the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, of course!
Person 2:It’s the Mendy Hershkowitz Band, of course!
by Good music is key November 23, 2021
Get the Mendy Hershkowitz 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.