I think it's just entertainment for people that are interested in the form. To sing along to and be psyched by.
Stephen MalkmusYou know, it's people's lives, so as you get a little older, your own life narrative, I guess, invades a little more. It's not like we're traveling in separate buses to each show. It's a labor of love, so we just do it because we like it. Maybe someone's gonna move, or not want to go on a tour for some reason - that could happen, I guess.
Stephen MalkmusAlmost every band has somebody who's the main songwriter and who has a vision, a very clear idea of how a song should be.
Stephen MalkmusBut, then again, I wouldn't call myself an indie-rock supporter even if there are some really good bands out there and there will always be some real good new bands.
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