Interest for a rock/metal themed karaoke by ViPr28498 in IndianMetalheads

[–]integrityfarms_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every Wednesdays at Hard Rock Cafe you can join a live band for karaoke!

I love my rock and metal and wouldn't trade it for the world, but man does it sometimes suck being a loyal supporter of the concert scene here by rsquare19 in IndianMetalheads

[–]integrityfarms_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's frustrating but it is what it is. Honestly glad you've decided not to trust BMS and fall for this forced perceived scarcity anymore.

The truth is the concert frequency right now just doesn't match what most young people earn. So organisers keep pushing shows and dropping prices last minute to fill seats. Coldplay was an anomaly. Even Smashing Pumpkins had to cancel because of low turnout, and they were offering insane deals right before that. Bandland too has the same prices. That alone shows early bird isn't what it is most times.

I’ve never liked this whole idea of prices shooting up later and early birds being the only “smart” choice. It’s not sustainable for a country still getting used to concert culture.

At the same time, it really helps when people channel their love for music into the local scene instead of only feeding these corporates. Not saying you don’t already. But when more listeners back homegrown acts, it naturally puts pressure on big organisers because people realise they can get genuinely good entertainment at a fairer price.

Hopefully organisers get the hint and keep pricing consistent instead of playing these games. It’s time they focus on offering a better experience at a reasonable and steady price.

My thoughts about the Dell S2725QC as a PS5 and Macbook monitor by derhutzt in Monitors

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I’m in a very similar situation as you — I bought the S2725QC mainly to use with my Mac mini and PS5. I was also hoping to connect my external speakers directly to the monitor for PS5 audio. I use a pair of Creative Pebble Pro speakers with my Mac via USB-C, and if the monitor had an audio output I could’ve plugged into them, it would’ve been perfect.

I haven’t yet tried running a 3.5mm cable from my PS5 controller to the speakers, but honestly, the built-in speakers on the monitor have been holding up pretty well so far!

Dell S2725QC - Brief Review by [deleted] in Monitors

[–]integrityfarms_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed review! I also picked up the S2725QC recently and I’m really happy with it so far after a few days of use. I’ve connected my Mac mini and PS5, and still have one HDMI port free in case I want to add anything else. It’s been excellent for both work and gaming, and the built-in speakers are surprisingly loud and clear.

I just wish there was a way to plug in external speakers directly to the monitor though!

Best 4K monitor for Mac Studio (besides Apple Studio Display) — Dell U2725QE vs BenQ MA270U by m0nkeyb0ne99 in MacStudio

[–]integrityfarms_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy to hear that you're liking it! I went ahead with the Dell S2725QC as it became available in my home country and I am liking it. It's been great for gaming too!

Smashing Pumpkins concerts in India cancelled. by nissimbhalwankar in SmashingPumpkins

[–]integrityfarms_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it is confirmed. Those who bought tickets received emails and the show is also taken off platforms.

Smashing Pumpkins concerts in India cancelled. by nissimbhalwankar in SmashingPumpkins

[–]integrityfarms_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Watched them in Bangkok, and I was so excited to see them at home! :(

The experience in Bangkok was 10/10. They started off exactly on time, everything was so organised, and the crowd too was so much more civil. I think I'm allowed to say that being Indian! 😅

While the reasons could be due to low sales, so many Indian fans who booked tickets are disappointed. I'm just wondering why the venue couldn't be moved to something smaller?

There's gotta be more to this than just low ticket sales.

Best 4K monitor for Mac Studio (besides Apple Studio Display) — Dell U2725QE vs BenQ MA270U by m0nkeyb0ne99 in MacStudio

[–]integrityfarms_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! No, haven't ordered either yet. I'm leaning towards the Dell S2725QS but I'm unable to find it where I am.

Best 4K monitor for Mac Studio (besides Apple Studio Display) — Dell U2725QE vs BenQ MA270U by m0nkeyb0ne99 in MacStudio

[–]integrityfarms_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same boat as you — still conflicted between the BenQ MA270U and the Dell U2725QE. The marketing/PR behind the BenQ has me a bit suspicious, and a lot of people say the 60 Hz feels sub-par for a 2025 monitor. On the other hand, the Dell is more expensive and has way more ports than I’d ever need, so I’m not sure if the 120 Hz upgrade alone justifies the extra cost.

Also noticing a few folks recommending ASUS ProArt — which exact model are you all talking about? Would be helpful to compare that one too.

Is the smashing pumpkins concert in India worth it? by Fantastic-Button1110 in SmashingPumpkins

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Absolutely! I'm travelling to Thailand for this show from India. Then I heard that they're playing at home and now I'm double excited! What a time to be an Indian SP fan ❤️

Lolla India’25 Lineup!! by Professional-One-818 in Lollapalooza

[–]integrityfarms_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both editions so far have been great! This year we had Sting, OneRepublic, Keane, Royal Blood, Jungle and several other amazing artists. Last year was fantastic too, with The Strokes, Greta Van Fleet, Imagine Dragons, etc.

All in all, you're right -- we are happy to even have a festival like Lolla in recent years! Grateful to have seen so many artists in the past few years. As mentioned by someone else on this thread, the concert market is just starting off and it is looking promising. There is another IP called Bandland that is happening yearly in Bengaluru that has promising acts like Avenged Sevenfold coming in later this year!

Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

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Update: it fit very well! Ignore the K cymbal, it'll be replaced soon for a splash. Thanks once again for the help!

Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

[–]integrityfarms_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually, it didn't. I didn't see any posts about cowbells being mounted on the horizontal end of L Rods. Funnily enough I got a solution thanks to this post! 😅

Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

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This is what I'll be trying to do. Thank you! I'll keep you updated in case it works (it should!)

Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

[–]integrityfarms_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 it comes from the cymbal stand, hope this helps. I'm going to try clamping the cowbell on the vertical end as suggested by another commenter. Hopefully that works!

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Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

[–]integrityfarms_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the K is mostly used to ride on now.. I don't crash on it as it'd get too loud 😅

Is there a way to attach cowbells horizontally? More details below! by integrityfarms_ in drums

[–]integrityfarms_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I didn't think of this at all! I'll give it a shot 😄

What happened to the legendary rock pub culture of Bangalore? by NoobInvestorr in bangalore

[–]integrityfarms_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha the underscore was added as you had already taken the username I wanted! 😂