What do you think about the Indies vs. Major discussion? Do you have a preference? Do you think that bands will inevitably lose their style/trademark sound if they become major?
I'm an indiefag so anyone who reads this may find it slightly one-sided.
I think that some/many major bands are trying to appeal more towards the fangirls than the actual music, but at the same time there are a lot of major bands that are major because they're unique, who don't conform to that practice.
It's undeniable that many indie bands sound ridiculously similar, while with a lot of major bands you can tell that they became major for a good reason. Some major bands sell out and start to develop a more commercial or mainstream sound which in my opinion defeats the purpose of what got them major in the first place.
Many indie VK bands hardly get the money they need to keep on going, which is why so many indie bands disband all the time. They need to get jobs for a better pay. Most indie bands just love making music, and the indie scene has many bands who are very passionate about it, you can feel the emotion in their music.
I think most people that listen to VK music listen to major bands and few indie bands for a few reasons. One reason would be that major bands are generally better. Another reason would be that they haven't been exposed to many indie bands and don't think that many even exist or don't care to discover more bands. Another reason could be that they don't think that many indie bands are truly worth their time so they don't bother at all. I believe the main reason though is simply because they don't realize how many bands are out there, similar to how people who listen to mainstream music on the radio think that those artists are pretty much the only ones out. At least from experience with my friends at school, etc.
Additionally on that subject: I think part of the reason why when major fans discover a new indie band and they compare that band with gazette or dir en grey is because they belittle indie bands, or simply because they don't think many indie bands even exist as stated before.
I listen to so many indie bands because I love most VK bands in general. There are just so many VK bands that exist, and they all have something to ofter. Of course I don't care for some of them as much as others, but I'd hate to ignore so many bands out there who I would enjoy. You could be a major band with all the technicality possible, but all I want in my music is a good tune or melody and some enjoyable vocals.
