My unexpected Pride icon: they were not cool, but bands like Mumford & Sons eased the turmoil of coming out
Briefly

The author humorously comes out as a lover of stomp and clap music, a genre often dismissed despite its catchy tunes and emotional resonance. Raised on jazz and soul, the author shares how this seemingly hipster genre became a passion, primarily influenced by the Norwegian teen drama 'Skam' and the thriving community on Tumblr. While acknowledging the stereotype around the genre's aesthetics, the author embraces their love for bands like the Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men, illustrating that music fosters connection and acceptance, transcending cultural and personal boundaries.
Music, despite its aesthetic ridicule, can transcend genres and identities, creating unexpected connections and communities that embrace diversity in taste.
While stomp and clap music, often dismissed as a hipster stereotype, connects deeply with personal experiences, it showcases the power of music in personal identity.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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