i'm not saying they don't, i just remember back in my heyday (message boards, myspace, soulseek, irc) my indie music passion was stoked so hard, steeped in all sorts of deep discussions and camaraderie

i never gave up that passion for music, i'm always checking out new bands and going to a lot of shows. i used to meet so many fellow fanatics and talk and get to know people at shows, now everyone scrambles for the exit before the encore is over. i find new bands with sizable followings, but there's NOWHERE to discuss the music. you have to go to super niche subreddits and hope there's enough genre crossover to hint at a discussion. no one buys albums anymore, it's all singles and streaming

are we just atomized and consumed by the spur of the moment, or am i just suffering from a case of the olds?

edit: btw i'm down for more recommendations, i listen to a little bit of everything

  • Biggay [he/him, comrade/them]
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    4 years ago

    Because our lives are too busy being terrible to really refine much. We're too busy doing homework listening to "lowfi hip-hop beats to kill yourself to."

    • Perplexiglass [they/them]
      1·
      4 years ago

      Because our lives are too busy being terrible to really refine much.

      this part actually connects. like over time, but especially since the pandemic hit, my brain is just a scattered mess and i find i can't focus on anything really

      music doesn't have the same beat, food has lost flavor, and i can't sit through more than 20 minutes of tv or movie

      (music still sounds extra dope on a cocktail of drugs though)

        • Perplexiglass [they/them]
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          4 years ago

          I went and talked to someone, and they wanted to put me on some SSRIs. I declined because I can't imagine starting a round of meds in this volatile climate is keen for mental health, and I'd like to keep my wits about me. shrug

          • Kereru [he/him]
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            4 years ago

            Honestly they might be worth trying if you are struggling. I've been in some bad places this year and at least for me SSRIs are really effective. Obviously very personal, but if you can find one that works for you they aren't numbing or dulling. For me they mostly stop me reaching the really deep lows, and I feel otherwise normal.

          • lib_0000429384 [any]
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            4 years ago

            My fear is that so many people in the US depend on SSRIs. What happens when the next disaster screws up supply chains enough to force everyone to pause their mind meds? Can't be good for chaos control.

        • square [none/use name]
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          4 years ago

          i listen to it when i draw. it's relaxing and atmospheric and that helps get me in the zone