When Neighbors Screamo
I live in a relatively densely populated neighborhood with just feet between houses. The yards are small and even our garages are quite close. So as I sit on my back porch, I get to enjoy my neighbor's screamo garage band practicing just 20 yards from my face. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind screamo music. I had a friend get me hooked on Five Finger Death Punch and never looked back. Though I’m not an aficionado of the genre, I do enjoy the raw energy it has. But my neighbors are a screamo garage band. And yes, it’s as bad as it sounds. First, why use amps on full in a garage? You’re right there. And so am I. Second, the neighbors don’t want to hear your bad music. I love that you have a garage band and can explore your creativity. But Aunt Edna next door hates your music, so why shove it in her face. After all, a cheap set of headphones or a nice layer of garage insulation would help keep her on your side. And buddy, you’re not getting any gigs with those skills—sorr...
