Everybody needs an alter ego to express those feelings your “real” self can’t express. In the music world, you either put together a solo record with the songs that were rejected by the other band members. Or you find like-minded players in other bands and discover a whole new persona. These are called Side Projects and they are the subject of lesson 90 of the 101 Series. These projects are pseudo-super groups and they become somewhat mythical in the music canon. Or they’re just the backing band goofing around having a good time and playing whatever the fuck they want. Whatever the case, it’s the true meaning of Alternative Music no matter what the record companies say. Find your own definition. It’s always off the beaten path.
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