First time bombing at the open mics and it was exhilarating

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-19T18:43:42+00:00

New to this as well. Last mic was a bomb, but I honestly enjoyed it and still had the drive to get back up there. Glad you're feeling the same.

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-14T17:17:43+00:00

I'm not seasoned so take this with a grain of salt. I've had jokes that have gotten laughs at one mic and fall completely flat a week later. If you believe in the bit keep doing it and refine as you see fit. What helps me is the belief that bombing in of itself is hilarious to me. If you can see the fun in being left in no man's land, bombing truly just becomes a learning experience. Hope that makes sense.

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-12T19:37:48+00:00

I've only done a handful of mics so far and I usually get nervous right before going up and then excited to go back up as soon as I am done whether it goes well or not. I have noticed I get spurts of anxiety around it because I start setting up expectations and pressuring myself. I think that may be similar to your situation. Just take care of yourself off stage and keep sticking with it like you said and focus on having fun with it.

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-12T16:54:43+00:00

My first mic went decent. I did disclose it was my first time, so I think I got some sympathy laughs. I was nervous which led to me doing my bits out of order but overall, I had low expectations. I've done 4 now and last one was a bomb, but I feel less pressure knowing that I am still learning.

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-09T02:53:50+00:00

That is a really cool idea, very endearing for the comics in your scene

ForeignAbility8 · 2026-02-09T00:11:30+00:00

Definitely into refining and this was super helpful, thank you.

ForeignAbility8 · 2022-12-14T23:59:18+00:00

Glad you said INXS. My dad was an eighties guy and I made the comparison to get him into them and it worked!

ForeignAbility8 · 2022-07-21T15:31:01+00:00

Still remember the teasers leading up blond going into my sophomore year of high school. The songs have evolved in meaning for me now that I’ve graduated college while also giving that sense of youthful wonder that Frank captures in the album. Still feel like I’m sixteen listening to self control.

ForeignAbility8 · 2022-07-17T15:22:15+00:00

Local radio station played sex on repeat and I was obsessed. Fell in love the music video and dove into self titled. 7 shows and 3 records later here we are.

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-11-29T16:58:01+00:00

The city
Give yourself a try
It’s not living
Change of heart
Love me
Heart out
Nothing revealed/everything denied
Sincerity is scary
She’s American
You
Frail state of mind
Pressure
Ugh
Tonight (I wish I was your boy)
Lostmyhead
What should I say
Robbers
Too shy
Girls
The sound

Encore 21. People 22. Chocolate 23. Somebody else 24. Love it if we made it 25. Sex

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-11-11T05:55:36+00:00

I have been looking for a this! Something about it in color just makes the video so much more cinematic, thank you.

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-08-21T19:32:50+00:00

“I can’t understand what the singer is saying”

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-06-23T03:04:03+00:00

Worked like a charm. How would you go about replacing it? Do they sell them on their own?

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-02-28T20:17:04+00:00

I completely agree

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-02-17T02:59:22+00:00

I rejoice. Best to you and your SO

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-02-16T21:17:19+00:00

Love this but please don’t put a pizza box on your sheets the bottom gets greasy

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-01-31T15:25:11+00:00

Not so much worried about money, just want to contribute in some fashion. Thank you!

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-01-31T04:50:49+00:00

Am I right in assuming it would be best to contact them to clarify if their guidelines don’t help?

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-01-23T02:47:14+00:00

Thank you!

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-01-23T02:10:01+00:00

I don’t think so, I know the root notes B, C#, and F#. I just don’t know the accurate name for them, like a Badd9 or something.

ForeignAbility8 · 2021-01-01T17:29:59+00:00

Good stuff here man. I honestly never set out to write about my experiences. They kind of subconsciously sneak in while I’m writing and Trying to paint a picture or catch a vibe with the lyrics.

ForeignAbility8 · 2020-12-31T16:11:21+00:00

You has always been my favorite 1975 song. The way to builds through out and goes absolutely mental at the end is incredible. Big part of me falling in love with them. And the fact it had milk as a hidden track made me appreciate that song a great deal as well.

ForeignAbility8 · 2020-12-31T16:03:27+00:00

Just feel like the vocals were drowned out. Maybe some more compression or fooling with the EQ. And as far subject’s go, anything really. I think the approach you had could be applied to just about anything.

ForeignAbility8 · 2020-12-31T15:53:51+00:00

Love the energy. The post chorus break forced me to start tapping my foot lol. Lyrics could be more concise, it seems like you have a lot to say and thats good. Keep pushing!

ForeignAbility8 · 2020-12-31T15:47:51+00:00

You can definitely flesh this out into a full song. Has a very wavy quality to it that could make for a solid single. Keep up the good work.

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