Senses Fail's frontman goes on epic Twitter rant
A few nights ago, Senses Fail frontman Buddy Nielsen took to Twitter for an epic rant on the current state of our scene. “People in newer and younger bands are extremely uneducated as to proper behavior. We are in serious need of people in the community to speak up and set examples on how to conduct yourself online, at shows and in private because apparently there are a lot of men who aren't getting the message, don't care and don't think their actions are causing irreversible harm,” he wrote.
Read more: Buddy Nielsen talks sexuality, addiction and the new (heavier) Senses Fail
This comes in light of the recent controversy surrounding our scene. If you look back at the first half of 2015, it isn't difficult to justify Buddy’s comments.
Read all of what he had to say below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts.
This music scene is literally filled with dudes in bands who are trying to have sexual relationships with underage girls. It’s fucking crazy
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
People in newer and younger bands are extremely uneducated as to proper behavior. We are in serious need of people in the community
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
To speak up and set examples on how to conduct yourself online, at shows and in private because apparently there are a lot of men
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Who aren’t getting the message, don’t care and don’t think their actions are causing irreversible harm
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Silence on this is not an option on this matter because it is so fucking wide spread. If you are in a band and you have younger female fans
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
You need to speak about these types of things for the safety of the people that are keeping you on the road and putting money in your pocket
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
This is not the way it used to be but it is unfortunately the way it is now and it’s sobering to see how just about anyone is capable
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Forceful, bullying and sexually aggressive behavior. What’s the point of being in a band if you stand for nothing?
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Also it’s up to the other members and men who make up the crowd to make sure that that shit isn’t ok, and is called out.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
We can’t just expect bands and other people in the music scene to care. It really has to come from the people who make up the scene as well
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Also, I’m not preaching, I’m stating facts. Preaching is a creative, alluring retelling of mythic image.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
This is unfortunately real life and not based on ones own interpretation of gospel. It’s unavoidable in our current music scene.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
This isn’t directed at anyone specifically just the overall climate in which this keeps appearing.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
The music business is run by older men. The change is not going to come from them and we have to stop asking them to change it.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Hold them accountable but don’t look for them to change. Change it with your voices and your wallet. It’s the only way in this country.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
I tried to speak about this on stage today and people walked away. That’s the issue, there are people who literally don’t care.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Also I love that people think us talking about issues is to gain more fans. I can guarantee you we lose fans every time I open my mouth.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
It’s not popular to give a shit about racism, homophobia or sexism. People would rather me shit the fuck up.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015
Just play your old shit and shut up. You were better before you came out, now all you talk about is being queer and people’s rights
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) July 28, 2015