I've been in denial. I've known for months. Maybe even over a year. But tonight I could no longer ignore the truth. Mid-major indie rock shows are being ruined. I try not to be a snob about these things. I try to ignore it and enjoy the show. I try not to fault the band for having some commercial success. But there's no mistaking it...the shows are not nearly as fun.  So what's killing my buzz?

- Dudes in backward baseball caps drinking too much and high-fiving each other (Modest Mouse)
- Attempted moshing. During a moody post-punk song. (Bloc