Despite the growing yet trivial hipster backlash when it comes to the music scene, there are bands that are definitely worth seeing live and records that are worth buying at the record store. (I know, you haven't been to one of those in a long time). But at the very least, there are bands that simply shouldn't be dismissed just as quickly as they're discovered just because music trends are so sudden nowadays. It seems as if albums and artists that are new and fresh to the underground scene especially to those of whom who religiously check music blogs, lose popularity among these indie music fanatics just as soon as more and more people start to listen to them. It's a shame, though. Good bands are good bands, in my opinion.

I happened to get a hold of the newly released CD by the band Why? called Alopecia and instantly fell in love with the album in its entirety. The band is what's considered a new age take on hip-pop and the trio happens to be from the Midwest. The lead singer practically raps on a lot of the tracks but also sings when the song lends itself to that. What's most interesting about the band, in my personal opinion, seems to be the lyrical talent of the front-runner and maybe all of that repetitive percussion. To say the lyrics were obscure would plainly be an understatement. But honestly, his lyrics are authentic and raw and reason enough not to let "hipster backlash" get the best of this band.

Anyway, just as soon as Why? sparked my newest music obsession, I quickly learned that they were due to play The Abbey Pub in a week or so. My roommate, who had fallen in love with the CD just as I did, was eager to see them live as well. We ended up going and standing in the front row on the most left side of the stage at the Abbey Pub. Needless to say, they put on a fabulous show. They were energized, personable, and really stayed true to the sound of the songs on their CDs, especially their newest album Alopecia. I mean, not in the way that bands do when they bring nothing new to the table when you see them live, either. Like when you could listen to their CD in your living room and it wouldn't sound any different pounding through your sub woofer as it would if you were crammed into a loud venue with them strumming a few feet away. Those are the worst. But I was happily surprised, because seeing Why? live was practically the opposite. They were brought to life. The drums were loud and powerful because the drummer bounced and grimaced with every deafening slam of the cymbal. The lead singer sung honestly and the tone of his distinctive voice was totally spot on. I was definitely impressed by their performance.

I would simply suggest to all those indie music fanatics to see Why? live if given the opportunity. Although, in a larger sense it's truly important to realize that regardless of whether or not Why? fails to appear on the music blog Hype Machine over the course of the next couple of weeks, it doesn't make the band any less of a natural talent. So, I'll be listening to them for months and months to come because guess what? Fast-moving music trends aren’t for real lovers of music.