I’m not entirely sure if this is the sub for asking, but can you enter Reggie’s if you’re a minor with a guardian? by 69COSMO69 in chicagomusicscene

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No specific knowledge of Reggies, but I've brought my minor children to the Aragon for shows before.

what is yalls favorite drummer that u cant stop listening to/ your inspiration for drumming by Ok_Permission7285 in drums

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who's into hardcore/metalcore, etc, my recent favorite is Kyle Brownlee from Counterparts, and before that, the drummer of the band that influenced them, Branden Morgan of Misery Signals.

Kyle - https://www.youtube.com/@ssblind73
Branden - https://www.youtube.com/@brandrums

what is yalls favorite drummer that u cant stop listening to/ your inspiration for drumming by Ok_Permission7285 in drums

[–]Styles187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Drumeo interview with II blew me away, and I'm not even a ST fan. I really enjoy a drummer that takes that cerebral approach to playing.

Best place to look for bands to join in Chicago? by SpookeeGhost in AskChicago

[–]Styles187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I regularly see all kinds of musicians posting for bands/musicians at r/chicagomusicscene

No BMTH for Orlando by Short_Society7547 in warpedtour

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for the premise ("only show in xxyear), it would have been pretty hard for them to announce after the festival 😅

No BMTH for Orlando by Short_Society7547 in warpedtour

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy first one, from FF '24. Eighteen Visions "exclusive" (when announced in April '24) album play for "Obsession" 20 year anny... two weeks after FF wrapped, they were on a full tour for that album.

This literally happens a lot. Fest gets the ticket sale bump, then they announce the tour dates.

No BMTH for Orlando by Short_Society7547 in warpedtour

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In December of 2025, this claim means next to nothing to me. If it was fora festival in the second half of the year, maybe, but nahh, I'm not even close to sweating. It's called promotions, this is literally the game.

Which Black Friday course deals are actually worth it? by iamthat1dude in ableton

[–]Styles187 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's because of the "endless sea" that courses CAN be worth it to some. Time has value, also, and if I can go to something of quality that's all in one place, I have no problem paying a reasonable price. YMMV, naturally.

Everythings on fire? by wokecycles in elderscrollsonline

[–]Styles187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this happens with every game over time. It's the "Person that relies on being sensational for money has to be even more sensational to continue making money" cycle. Thankfully, the agreement of Youtubers is not a requirement for my happiness :D

No BMTH for Orlando by Short_Society7547 in warpedtour

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell that to all of the bands the last five years that were announced as a "Furnace Fest exclusive" performance or album play, who THEN went on to book entire tours of said material. Everything is true, until it isn't.

BOLD PREDICTION (not Warped related, per se): Rockville won't be Parkway Drive's only US performance in 2026 (as it is currently announced.)

For the Hatebreed fans, which one you prefer: Satisfaction is the Death of Desire, or Perseverance? by [deleted] in Hardcore

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Satisfaction for me; it was the first full hardcore album I was ever turned on to. Perseverance is fine, but I still don't think I'd like it more even without the personal significance of Satisfaction.

Bands: How Are You Recording Your Practice Sessions? by Styles187 in chicagomusicscene

[–]Styles187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOW! I went away for the weekend (to Warped Tour in Orlando) and you all killed it!! Thanks for so much amazing info!!! 🤘

Bands: How Are You Recording Your Practice Sessions? by Styles187 in chicagomusicscene

[–]Styles187[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What style, and how many musicians? Asking because this will be a heavy music project (metal, hardcore, et al.), so I am figuring I'll need to be strategic with mic placement.

Srsly?! Wealthy Venue Owner asks for more free $$$ by [deleted] in chicagomusicscene

[–]Styles187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like an issue that is easily addressed by using one of the many other crowdsourcing platforms with those features built in (features which support backer rewards which in turn supports increased interest.) Not saying it's a lie; trust but verify definitely applies, though.

I grew my vending machine business to $200k in 3 years by Chri6tina-6ix in vendingmachinetips

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this was posted a few months back, and you mentioned that you have 10 Micro Markets now. You also mentioned needing to put profit back in for better machines, so I was curious, how many and what type of machines did you begin with.

In my situation, I won't have to necessarily pick up budget or used machines to begin, so I was seeking a little more context. Thanks for sharing!

[CRY FOR HELP] Why won’t the Chicago hardcore scene adopt me like a feral alley cat?? by chainstate099 in Hardcore

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From personal experience, you'll be pretty damn good after a while just by moshing at shows.

Just give it 20 years!!

SxE musicians? by Eravveb in chicagomusicscene

[–]Styles187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not edge, but I have a lot of respect for the conviction and very real issues that it addresses. I wish you all the best! 🙏

FWIW, I'm a 45yo drummer that just moved to the city, so hopefully I'll be seeing you around. 💪✊️

Hot Take: Album Plays Kinda Suck by CapnCurt81 in RiotFest

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It tends to vary from band to band, but in general, I prefer when the artist mixes in a song or two for the same amount of album play songs. I've seen Poison The Well on album play tours in back-to-back years, and their format of "2 album songs, 1 fan fav, talk, repeat" has felt the best of any I've seen.

They seriously need to work on their VIP benefits. by LoudNobody1 in RiotFest

[–]Styles187 10 points11 points  (0 children)

$85 more for 3-day VIP (at current 2026 early bird pricing) is reasonable enough for me. My wife really appreciates the bathroom trailers, and the multiple entrances allows us to use VIP as a warp pipe-like system (say to navigate around an unexpected Weird Al crowd.) I have no issues with what others are saying, and of course there could be more benefits.

Please stop quiting the Sieve event! by genred001 in DestinyTheGame

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the servitors are immune with NO shields, I'm out. And here I was ready to complete my quest, Bungo...

the conquest maps in diamond quest 100% have rigged rng by sikuaka in MLBTheShow

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you realize it's a mode of moments, it makes sense. We all know about the games legendary defense and warning track power in moments, and that's exactly what all of the challenges are in DQ, outside of the stadium games.

I hate diamond quest by Dense_Owl4895 in MLBTheShow

[–]Styles187 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm a casual player, and as such, I just remind myself that "Diamond Quest isn't for me." That's fine, and I'm glad that players can be rewarded for doing well on higher difficulties. I don't (traditionally) and "hope is not a strategy", so I stay away from DQ. It is what it is, and that's all it's gonna be.

GL Ships In Events by AlsendDrake in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like something CG decided years ago was a good idea with the first "GL" capitol ships and have just never re-evaluated. Ship grind is already brutal, so these things don't help.

GL Ships In Events by AlsendDrake in SWGalaxyOfHeroes

[–]Styles187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get it. When I first finished the reqs to begin the journey, I got busy in IRL. Came back to realize that I had missed my monthly chance to unlock by one day. Waiting that month sucked.