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.
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
Get the Support local bandsmug. An emotional support show is a favorite television program that you often binge all day long when you're feeling down or melancholy. Even though you've seen every episode a dozen times. The tv version of a security blanket.
Yeah, after the break up I just sat on the couch all day binging the vampire diaries for the millionth time. It's my emotional support show.
by Solidus84 September 26, 2022
Get the emotional support showmug. by AvidDev February 26, 2022
Get the erics support servermug. People who laugh when someone says Americans should give back the land they stole to Native Americans, but scream and shout “ISRAEL WAS HERE 2000 YEARS AGO!” when someone says Israeli settlers have no rightful claim to Palestinian lands.
by Frederick Yeo November 14, 2023
Get the Israel Supportersmug. When a hydroponics system needs a support, the hydroponics support holds it in place. It can be one level, or stacked on top of each other.
by doublestandarddems April 22, 2013
Get the hydroponics supportmug. 1. A stupid middle-school class full of slightly below-average kids who really need time to do their homework not some long-ass explanation.
2. The nice word for "Sped School"
2. The nice word for "Sped School"
by KickTheChair77 January 17, 2018
Get the Academic Supportmug. Steve Clipperton still thinks that Brexit is a good idea, thus 90% of the UK public think Steve Clipperton is a concrete bridge support.
by DarkSparkz June 21, 2022
Get the concrete bridge supportmug.