HIPSTER RUNOFF

U might not recognize this band, because it is the band Blink 182, before they 'blew up like crazy.' (L to R: Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, Thomas DeLonge)

It's kinda weird these days. I feel bands want to 'make it' in a way that means 'not becoming a huge brand that can sell a bunch of shit to markets that u don't respect.' Whether it is tweens or people over the age of 36 who still buy Green Day albums, it seems like bands want to be 'successful' in a way that is like 'i just want 2 solid albums, and tons of indie cred.'

Feels weird looking at pictures of Blink 182's latest tour. Can't believe they almost 'broke up 4 good.' Seems retarded for these types of megaBands 2 break up 4ever. I think that they make like several hundred million dollars per tour. It seems 'too good to pass up', even if u 'didn't get along with some other bro in ur band.' Wonder if Grizzly Bear / Animal Collective / The Postal Service / Death Cab 4 Cutie will ever 'grow old' with their listeners, and eventually get to play large scale concerts where u overcharge for seats and make tons of money [via selling merch].

Seems lucrative to be Blink 182.

Moms line up with their kids 2 'buy merch.'

Photos via thecobrasnake

Groups of pre-altbros / maltstream teenbros form a deep bond/project their insecurities of 'being left out' by wearing the same shirt.

Tweens text & 'sext' & 'tweet' from ur show.

U have sponsors/an 18 wheeler with ur faces on it

A cellphone company tries to monopolize ur brand/get every1 to enter some text contest.

Tweens photograph u and post pix on the internet

Blink 182 has appealed to the 'Cali Bro' demographic, and bros who dress like 'cali Bros' who aren't from California. Even though they started 'smoking' and 'growing facial hair', they still love what ur band/music means 2 them.

U get to see ur older mexiBro fans mingling with tween girl fans, representing a 'bridge' across race + generation

U get 2 be a 'cool dad' and carry around ur child / human accessory

I feel like I will know I have 'made it' as a band when I play a large-scale outdoor venue, and I watch two shirtless bros embrace one another, as if they have just seen the 'sickest fucking performance' in the history of the concert going experience.

Can't believe Blink 182 has been around for 30 years. I wonder when it is time for a band 2 'hang it up', or is there just '2 much money 2 be made' if you are a respected brand with a tribe of loyal followers/fans who aren't 'connected' enough to find something new 2 enjoy.

Just want to start a band, build an 'insane' business model, and continue to let my brand grow old gracefully, continuing to rake in more money as the years go on.
Maybe the best music in the world appeals 2 the most amount of ppl and we should be happy that the bands that the most people like are the most financially successful. I feel like maybe having a 'strict brand' isn't necessary--maybe ur brand needs to be 'confusing', so that it can appeal to people in multiple demographics who 'don't understand life' and end up trying to 'be kewl' via antiquated methods, such as 'really liking blink182/green day/u2/coldplays.'

Does n e 1 else 'want 2 throw up' when u watch Bruce Springsteen 'perform live'/hear old ppl talk about his 'amazing performance'?

'I guess this is growing up, yall' - the blinking 182times

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Check out the new Sidekick which was introduced today.

It's basically the same as the Sidekick 3, except with a higher resolution screen, and most importantly, a Myspace Application.

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