Support local bands

A phrase whose origins may have actually been intended at one point to be helpful. However its use today seems to be restrictive and would make one avoid local music scenes. It is entirely possible though that some or many cities uphold a more welcoming aspect when uttering this phrase. Within Ottawa, "Support local music" means either pop punk, emo or "hardcore" music as other genres "aren't marketable." There is also an antagonistic approach even to friends of the band or band member where they are expected to pay over being guest listed even if said person has limited financial means. The support seems to center specifically on money rather than listening to the music itself. One is also expected to do this for any local show, even if the band's genre is not to your preference because it's about them, not you.

Emo band: Support local bands, fam!
Fan: Are there any shows like rock, heavy metal etc?
Emo band: Nah, that's not marketable. Come to our show. $15.

Band: Support local bands!
Fan: I'll come to the show because I'm interested in hearing you guys play. Could I possibly be put on a guest list this time? I don't have a lot to spend and need the money for necessities.
Band: That's not support so fuck off.

by OneWhoWrites September 30, 2018

local

a local is someone that doesn't listen to kpop, even if they are not toxic

- "kpop is chinese"
- "another local"
- "i don't have any problem with kpop! :)"
- "oh my god a nice local!"

by arimy January 1, 2021

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by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. September 18, 2025

Local

Someone who is trying hard to be something they are not. Used a lot in the twitter and roblox community ( mostly by fhags and transies)

Kiara you are such a local, all you do is copy me and try to be me!

by kikitouchmypiki November 6, 2023

Local Misfits

people who are different but do something for the other different people in a small area(locally)

those are a bunch of local misfits

by LennyC May 5, 2023

local hooliganism

A newly formed religion originating in orlando florida.To join said religion, one must go coneing in order to earn a large fanbase. members are known as "local hooligans" and participate in shannaniganz that are devised at lunch.

sign our local hooliganism bible janny.

by j.will March 3, 2009

ur local bad boi

yeah you know that kid yeah? the wanna be gangsta with the cheap stunts (eg poppin up a bike tire, lighting a fire) then gettin caught and goes crying back to mommy

ey niam

yeah fam

wassup

nothin wanna pop a bike tire and lite sum fiyas?

nah blad stop being such a local bad boy

nah fam im ur local bad boi

by poggers? June 2, 2021