I’m a Fangirl… And What About It?
Last night I went to a show to see one of my favorite current bands. It’s only the second time I’ve gotten to see them perform, and it truly was electric. The first song had everyone obeying the frontman’s commands— being part of a crowd that was present reminded me of how important live music is. I was more blown away last night than the first time I saw them; and if you’ve had the pleasure of seeing The Struts live, you’ll know what I’m talking about. (Seriously, I barely saw anyone have a phone out.) Over the summer, none of my favorite bands or artists have been touring or releasing new music. Without the pull of diving into something new or busy nights full of shows, it led me to examine some old favorites— reframing the works I consider highly essential to the soundtrack of my life, and reflecting on the emotional connection of what music and fandom culture means to me. I was 12 when I found One Direction. They ended shortly after I turned 16. Back then, social media was still a ...
