After being on Warped '09 for my 2nd week long stint, I noticed a big change from the 1st week of the tour - bands are very vocal about their distaste for bands like Jeffree Starr, Brokencyde, Breathe Carolina and Millionaires. At least one band on every stage will tell you how they feel about them. Gallows might be the only band with balls to actually call them out by name, though.
But what gives? Is this just another music trend that the "punk" bands of Warped Tour voice their dislike and move on? Or is this something deeper? Do they really want to stop these bands from playing the tour?
As you can see from the picture above, Jeffree Star draws kids to his shows. And his signing lines run over an hour every time. Is this just a passing fad? I don't think so.
Buddy of Senses Fail started the public demonizing of Brokencyde while he was on tour with them. And since then, it seems everyone has been chiming in, including this New York Times Warped Tour review.
But who's "fault" is it anyway? Is it the fans who keep buying their merch and going to shows? Or is it bands like 3Oh!3 (who seem to never be in these discussions but I guess if Lil' Jon performs with you on the Long Island Warped, you are credible) who give these new electro/dance-bands hope?
Who's fault is it that Warped Tour has to arrange security for Jeffree Star everyday at his tent? He didn't need it at the beginning of the tour. Hmmm....
I want to hear your take on this!
