Remember that one kid in high school who seemed to not have too many friends but always posted insane pictures of concerts on Facebook? Or that guy at work who shows up looking really tired a couple times a week and constantly mumbles about bands you’ve never heard of? They are part of an underground music community that many people are not aware of. This community is vast but remains underground, which is part of what makes it so special.

Being part of the underground music community allows you to gain unique access to the artists. You might find yourself chatting with musicians who have been touring the world for years, or even staying at your parents’ house. It is surprisingly easy to watch a show from the front row and be close enough to touch the artists. They often want to hang out with normal folks like you and be your friend.

In addition to unique access to the artists, being part of the underground community reveals a whole new world at your fingertips. The underground brings together people you might not have otherwise crossed paths with, from blue-collar workers to millionaires. You get to see what makes this entire thing so special, and people in the underground are willing to open up and share bits and pieces of their lives, giving you a chance to get a glimpse into a whole new side of the human experience.

The underground music community is also built on the idea of a unique community. We all know there isn’t a lot of money in this business so it often feels like everyone has banded together to make the best of our situation. Your local scene is sure to have its champions and villains, and getting involved in the scene is always a rewarding journey that leaves you meeting new people constantly and making friends from all over the world.

Being part of the underground community also changes your understanding of art, allowing you to see the why and how of the art you adore. You can have personal conversations with the artists over beer and cigarettes to understand what drives their passion, putting you in a unique position to see the deep infrastructure that allows more mainstream artists to succeed. However, it also shows the brutal nihilism of the industry, where artists are forced to take on side jobs despite touching so many lives.

Finally, being part of the underground community can also give you the opportunity to meet famous people before they become famous. Many of the famous artists worshiped by the masses were once part of the underground and can still be caught at underground shows. The whole point of the underground is to churn out the next big thing and create the sonic gods that the masses worship. Though the odds of any one band being the one that gets launched to stardom are small, having the opportunity to meet someone famous before they make it big is truly special.

In conclusion, being part of the underground music community offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vast, hidden community. It offers access to artists, a whole new world to explore, a unique community, a different understanding of art, and the opportunity to meet famous people before they become famous. It is a community built on the idea of making the best of what is available and offers a rewarding journey, which leaves you meeting new people and making new friends constantly. Even though it is underground, the world of underground music is truly a force to be reckoned with.