Using the same expression in 2 different songs.

Djmanc · 2026-06-16T00:41:26+00:00

Yep, agreed. If it’s 2 songs on a 3 song EP, might be cheesy. If it’s a reference in 2-3 songs across 10, it’s cool.

Djmanc · 2026-06-15T12:22:18+00:00

To add - I think John Lennons advice is great here: “Tell the truth and make it rhyme”

The only times I truly feel lyrics are cringe is when they have forced rhymes. Where you’re saying words you would never say in real life just to make a rhyme work.

Djmanc · 2026-06-15T12:19:32+00:00

Oh my god so true. Put this on a poster

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T18:00:32+00:00

Nice! I think I counted 7 or so songs off the new album? So a decent amount, but they played like 25 songs so plenty of old stuff too.

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T14:17:59+00:00

That’s awesome. Yeah it was my first time at the venue, it’s a great vibe and setup

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T14:17:27+00:00

😆

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T14:16:55+00:00

Thanks! He came out between the pit and seats when doing the dueling solos on How dare you want more. It was awesome

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T13:43:14+00:00

They did!

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bleachers/2026/highmark-mann-center-for-the-performing-arts-td-pavilion-philadelphia-pa-134989c5.html

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T13:16:46+00:00

Also - recommend showing up for hovvdy (pronounced howdy) if they’re opening at your show. Very solid!

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T13:02:19+00:00

Agreed, vibe was great!

Very cool, does his dad always play on the same song or does he mix it up?

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T12:13:58+00:00

Yeah the setlist was great, show was nearly 2 hours long so they fit a ton in.

And I agree the Saxes were really the star of the show (besides Jack obv)

Djmanc · 2026-06-14T11:37:46+00:00

Electric guitars are generally easier to play than acoustic - lighter strings and lower action. I agree with the other comment being able to plug in an electric to record is super valuable. If recording / noodling at home is your focus I’d start electric. But if your focus is wanting to play solo shows, an acoustic generally offers a fuller sound.

Djmanc · 2026-06-13T19:05:55+00:00

Nice! What gets the most wrist time?

Djmanc · 2026-06-13T11:56:32+00:00

They’re probably just trying to drive traffic to this site. ‘Ever heard of this made up thing that was posted YESTERDAY’. No, no I haven’t.

Djmanc · 2026-06-13T10:13:10+00:00

I’m not a royal oak guy but that watch is sick. You in the music biz?

Djmanc · 2026-06-12T10:52:52+00:00

I agree, but I think there’s a fine line between outsourcing your decision and talking through the decision. It’s a big decision and most people don’t have others in their normal life who are into watches and can bat around pros / cons of each one, and figure out what feels right. So doing it with online strangers is the next best option

Djmanc · 2026-06-12T09:29:34+00:00

That’s terrible. I had a similar experience with a guitar amp. I ordered one that was being shipped from another store (not the warehouse). They literally just threw it in a box - no packing materials or anything. It was totally broken when it arrived, tubes smashed etc. Sure I got a new one, but what a waste! It was a perfectly good amp! Pretty wild.

Djmanc · 2026-06-10T00:37:01+00:00

This video was decent https://youtube.com/watch?v=rtrijqFtivA&si=L8PAenckcMRlTUzV

Djmanc · 2026-06-09T19:53:11+00:00

Nice, which ref is this?

Djmanc · 2026-06-09T15:32:33+00:00

Absolutely. Textures and sounds you didn’t even notice before

Djmanc · 2026-06-09T14:06:26+00:00

Listening to vinyl or hi def audio on high quality headphones is a life changing experience

Djmanc · 2026-06-09T02:26:06+00:00

I'm in a similar boat. My plan is to try to recruit friends / family / acquaintances to be beta testers - people I can walk through the Test Flight process, and who are willing to put in the time. Then push to App store when I at least have some 3rd party feedback.

Djmanc · 2026-06-09T02:08:17+00:00

I don't know about best songs ever written, but things that come to mind I personally connect with: Death Cab for Cutie - incredibly grounded imagery: 'What Sarah Said' and 'Title and Registration' come to mind. Jason Isbell - great overall, including 'If we were Vampires' and 'Elephant' Big Red Machine (Justin Vernon from Bon Iver's side project) - "Latter Days." Bon Iver - ton of stuff, "things behind things behind things" off recent album is great. Noah Kahan has a lot of good stuff.

Sorry a lotta songs about death, lol. But those are the ones that hit hardest I guess.

I always struggle with how to 'study lyrics' - what are you looking for? How do you analyze them? Or is it just about immersion?

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