i feel like a proud parent. or at least im trying to... The boys of Kings of Leon are on the cover of Rolling Stone this week. Part of me is so psyched that a band I've followed for YEARS is finally getting the recognition that it deserves here in the states. The other part of me however, isn't quite so sure.
The other week I was at a show talking to my friend about whatever band we were seeing. I can't remember exactly what I said, but my friend turned to me and yelled "You are being SUCH a hipster snob!" I was totally offeded. That's the last thing I want to be--someone that only loves a band as long as they are small, but as soon as they get big or get recognition, labels them a sellout. I have since made conscious efforts to quell my 'hipster snobb-ish' behavior-- but sometimes it's more difficult than others.
In the specific case of KOL, I am trying extra hard, but it is proving to be a challenge. I'm glad that people discovered how awesome they are. I really am. What I'm NOT sure how I feel about are the Kings of Leon-branded plastic bags that they put their over-priced merchandise in at concerts.
I'm also not sure how I feel about the video on RollingStone.com where the guys give a tour of their Nashville homes-- I mean, at one point Nathan is sipping on an effing chianti in front of his fireplace discussing sunshine and golf... Meanwhile Caleb is shown walking through a field and up the steps of his farm house playing his guitar? They then proceed to cut to his sunroom where he is also sipping on wine and some country record is conveninently playing in the background, scratched and skipping-- "i really was listening to records before," he says, "I didn't just set this all up for y'all"
sigh... I just don't know...
must.keep.reminding.myself:
i'm not a hipster snob. i do not judge. i'm not a hipster snob.....
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