The bands that come out of this environment are unlike any others in the country, surrounded by an insanely talented yet incredibly tight-knit community. Perhaps it is the passionate fan bases that surround this place that push bands to the next level, the unwavering support during every opening gig or album release show at a VFW. Maybe it is the insurmountable amount of talent from peers that inspires them and motivates them to work through the long nights of writing or tired days of working to fund a self-release. Whatever it is, the only people not working hard enough to support these bands are the press. Instead of giving these bands some appreciation, spotlighting incredible music, and taking note of who to look out for next, it seems many are too concerned with ominous tweets about an ex-band member's girlfriend or trying to continue the circular argument of whether or not emo is being revived.
With all this being said, Keep Calm and Carry On is trying to do our part to send some positive press to the most deserving bands in this local scene. I am continuously impressed with the dedication and sheer skill with rising bands from the area and hope that our listeners/blog readers from across the world can get a taste of what this community has to offer.
~ Madison
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