/r/makeaband

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Know how to play an instrument? Love music? Just want to get on stage? Trying to make a band? This is the safe discussion sub for starting a real life band of your own.

Welcome to /r/MakeABand!

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More changes to come

  • Please include a [Location] and [Genre] tag when submitting a text post. It should look something like this: [Location][Genre] Short and straight-forward text here.

  • DO NOT share personal information publicly. PM each other to share contact info.

  • Please add yourself to the User Directory – it makes the process of finding potential partners a lot easier for everyone and gives you a chance to share lots of info about yourself!

  • Share your stories! – If you end up collaborating with anyone, come back and let us know! It's nice to see things working out.

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looking for band members!!

hey, im (almost) 15 and a singer! ive never played in a band but totally want to, and hope if you want to join we can all improve together... :) i can (kinda) play the bass and am starting the elec guitar soon! im looking for anyone who can play anything - as long as they are in Melbourne Australia and under 18! Pleeease dm if interested!!

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2024/12/03
13:50 UTC

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Skate/Surf Punk Band

I’m 21 in LA looking to put together a band. I’d play either guitar or bass whatever works best. I’ve got about 10 songs written with guitar and bass parts and lyrics but I wanna work on them more with whoever’s down. Want the band to be all about having fun but still are very committed to playing a bunch of shows and getting shit done. Willing to meet anywhere in SoCal.

Biggest influences: FIDLAR, FIDLAR, FIDLAR, skegss, bad nerves, the chats, early blink, together Pangea, sun room

Comment or message my account if this sounds like something ur interested in.

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2024/12/03
12:10 UTC

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LA guitarist looking to get feet wet

I’m 21m and live in LA. I’ve never played with other people before so I’m a beginner in terms of playing with another, I just want to get that experience. I like to play many different genres but I’m mainly into rock and metal. Hit me up if you’re interested.

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2024/12/02
10:08 UTC

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OC Punk Band looking for bassist and a frontman!

Hey, the names Ryan and I’m currently in search for a kick ass bassist and a badass frontman. I’m in the band called Jøy Killz and we have some original music already, we just need people who can potentially write music and be a badass on stage. The band currently consists of a drummer and lead guitarist. We have a rehearsal space too and connections with other bands to start gigging. Our goal is to go the distance and if that’s you shoot a DM my way. Thanks!

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2024/11/30
22:58 UTC

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Midwest Emo/Rock band based in Toronto (16F and 16F) looking for a bassist, drummer, and possibly a vocalist. (Only looking for 16-17 year olds). Feel free to dm!

If you specialize in metal, midwest emo, or punk music, please feel free to reply to this post or dm!

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2024/11/29
03:35 UTC

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Vocalist searching for a band

Hello, My name Is Yassin, Im 16M , I'm currently living in Egypt and I've been a vocalist for almost a year and a half, I took lessons and courses and already experienced in Heavy metal , Rock and Death metal singing, I'm looking forward to Join/Form a band If you're interested in having a vocalist in your band feel free to message me privately or Hit me up on my Discord (yassinelbehery#5890)

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2024/11/28
16:17 UTC

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Harrisburg PA, Indie/ Alternative Rock

Guitarist here, we’re looking for another guitar & a singer (around our age, 19-25)

Hugely influenced by quarters of change, the strokes, interpol & other similar bands

Dm me

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2024/11/28
07:57 UTC

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LF BASSIST - Metalcore Online Band, influences: Spiritbox,Architects,BMTH,SleepToken

Hi, im still lf a Male/Female Bassist for my band.

About me:

  • 26 years old.
  • Guitarist and music prod with arround 9 years experience.
  • Work on social media.
  • I am good at creating instrumentals, but I am not good at songwriting.
  • My goal is to make good music and create social media, videos, etc.
  • Dont worry about the mix, i got it <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

I aim for this to be a professional project, create original songs. I'm looking for commitment

Requirements:

  • Time for music.
  • I need someone who has music knowledge bc im not looking for someone that just play bass, need compose, prod, lyrics, something that helps the band.
  • Must have their own recording equipment.
  • Basic understanding of music theory, enough to compose sore riff.
  • Not limit ourselves to a single musical genre; let's be versatile and open-minded. We're here to become famous with good music.

demo of a possible song:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqZH_w4c6IyL8rLwqXU4cHkNZH5ywZKc/view?usp=sharing

another demo:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11auYSDUEY5xW2uPNs1gaGsFfI8n1Hx1D/view?usp=sharing

If you're interested, you can join our Discord or send me a private message.

Discord: https://discord.gg/5qmHBmsDBs

Discord user: fermango

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2024/11/28
04:36 UTC

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Athens Greece Prog(recreational)

I am a 20 year old guitarist(6 string)and Vocalist(Definitely a tenor, no brutal vocals). Looking to make a band with the usual rock/metal instruments (bass one or 2 guitars vocals drumkit and hopefully a synth)other instruments like sax and violin(or whatever) are also cool if you can figure out what to play with them in a rock /metal context.I am thinking something in the lines of porcupine tree opeth leprous and riverside not technical djenty stuff.Co writing original material with other people would be cool too especially if it's something free without any commercial or artistic expectations.Anyway find me on IG : "Pnschs." Here's a link if it works. https://www.instagram.com/pnschs/profilecard/?igsh=MWRpMWEybjdyc2hhdw==

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2024/11/28
01:23 UTC

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Baltimore 21220

Looking for a drummer 17-19 for a deathmetal high school band

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2024/11/27
22:20 UTC

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Nintendocore slam anyone?

I only know how to do vocals but if anyone knows how to do guitar, bass, drumming, and producing hmu i really wanna make this happen

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2024/11/27
18:52 UTC

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I need people to simulate a crowd during the verse of a song

I have a song I'm recording now where during the verses there's a question/answer back-and-forth thing going on between the singer and the "crowd". There's no singing, it's just chanting phrases, so if you can't sing, it's not an issue :)

If anyone would be willing to be part of the crowd, I've got the verses and lyrics ready to go:

Verse 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdoCK5BWCraJRrYj6WI0-oCzJniBmPQy/view?usp=sharing

Verse 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lzqe76hKv9tGZ-p_CgtHOyRznGGSF5X1/view?usp=drive_link

Lyrics
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5fERfusqRGrFdAbA5R8BrPpHToq87ET/view?usp=drive_link

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2024/11/25
03:07 UTC

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Looking to start band in South Jersey

Looking for musicians who are competent with their instruments and willing to commit. No prior band experience required. Want passionate and devoted artists from any background looking to play in smaller venues and see where things go. Currently have NO rehearsing space so if that is something you can also offer that would be great.I am looking to lead sing but have no prior professional experience.

Message me if interested

I am 22 years old and I would consider myself competent at singing the styles of music that we will play but I have no formal training.

Genre: Think something between Van Morrison and The Clash. Punk ethics and sound but some dips into classic RnB and soul.

Positions open:

Lead guitar

Bass guitar

Rhythm guitar

Drums

Keyboardist/Organist

Eventually may look to add a saxophonist and possibly horn section.

Please apply if you are into at least 3 of these artists (We will probably cover many of these):

The Damned

Elvis Costello

Mink DeVille

Graham Parker

The Clash

Bruce Springsteen

The Ramones

David Bowie

Van Morrison

Squeeze

New York Dolls

Roxy Music

Iggy Pop

T. Rex

Lou Reed

Dr. Feelgood

Nick Lowe

The Boomtown Rats

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2024/11/22
22:56 UTC

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Black metal lincolnshire

Looking to start a black metal band in lincolnshire (16-21) message me if interested

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2024/11/22
14:35 UTC

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I wanna start a metalcore band

So i want to start a metalcore band, i have a bunch of ideas that i have no one to share, like promotions, how to tour, videoclips etc..i already wrote 3 songs, (mainly the lyrics and the vibe i had done) i can do the drums and the manager part. It doesn’t really matter where you live. Im in Scotland btw.

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2024/11/20
08:30 UTC

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Vocalist/bassist looking for work

My name is Zach. (Flinch is just my stage name) I'm 17 years old, and have a lot of angst I put into lyrics for songs. I've been playing bass for almost 3 years, as of February. I'm looking for a metal band to play in. I've never tried writing my own bass parts, but I'm sure any modern metal band doesn't really care about the bass anyway. I have lyrics for 7 songs in total + 2 others that are just random noises. (No instruments needed) For vocals, I'm good at low death growls and any form of cleans. I'm not as good at real yelling or high screaming. For bass, I'm better at riffs played lower on the fretboard, or reasonably slow-paced. I live in PEI, Canada.

DISCLAIMER: I don't do bass and vocals at the same time, this is just an ad for any band looking for either a bassist or a vocalist, not both. I understand I wouldn't be the best option for anyone, so just use me as a last resort.

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2024/11/20
01:46 UTC

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Looking for People to jam with

Im Justin and im 21 and live in the seattle Washington area, i’ve been playing guitar for about a year and 7 months and i am looking for other people to jam with. Im hoping to be in a band or make a band specifically inspired by the sound of the 60s and early 70s, im really inspired by bands like Blind Faith, Traffic, Cream, jimi hendrix experience, and many more blues/Psych rock bands of that time. Let me know if you are interested in jamming!

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2024/11/18
16:35 UTC

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In need of bandmates

Hello I'm unsure what style to go with as I like to practice alot of styles so for start just state what styles your into and if we could make something Looking for in person for jam sessions I guess I'd say my styles tend to have a bit of alternative in them aswell

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2024/11/18
01:53 UTC

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Looking for people in Chicago to start a band with.

I'm a 21m guitarist and pianist. I write my own music and I'm hoping to start a band to write and play with. Some of my favorite bands are Muse, Coldplay and the Smashing Pumpkins.

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2024/11/18
00:57 UTC

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CT/MA METAL BAND

Hi im 24 M from Northern CT/southern MA (southwick area) im looking for some bandmates to create a death metal band with a lineup similar to dying fetus I play guitar and scream and have spent alot of time in bands around the new haven area. however ive grown tired of playing other peoples music and would like to create something new

Members im looking for Drummer- Bassist- (Preferably one of the other members would share screaming duty )

I have 7 guitar songs structred and written in logic waiting for the right people to add their magic touch to it (Bass and Drums)

id prefer to gig and know a couple venues we can start at but shows wont be in the near future until we are tight as a group

ive had a hard time finding the right people but im hoping this will help! email me if interested jgwm07@gmail.com

2 Comments
2024/11/17
15:58 UTC

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How do I find a Band

Hi! I'm from Sydney, Aus and I really want to create a band but don't know the best way to do it, I have some friends who'd be keen but its not enough for a full band, what would you guys recommend?

3 Comments
2024/11/12
23:51 UTC

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WA Metal Band

Looking to start a metal band I play a 7 string guitar and am looking for people who interested in starting a band

1 Comment
2024/11/11
21:48 UTC

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[ATL,GA] Advanced drummer needed for math/emo band

We are based in Woodstock get together every Sunday. I have a ton of demos hmu

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2024/11/08
04:41 UTC

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looking to start a fun band!

if anyone is in the buffalo NY area and would want to do a thrash/death metal gimmick group (similar to ghoul/gwar) please hmu! i do vocals! both singing and growling! (i want to do mainly a girl band so any musically talented girlies dm me)

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2024/11/07
14:37 UTC

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Tryna start a punk band

From NYC,I’m 20,I play bass. If you’re interested lmk.👍🏽

1 Comment
2024/11/05
23:04 UTC

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Looking for members to form jrock/jpop inspired band (14 - 17)

My name is Chio, a 15m guitarist looking for anyone who enjoys jrock or jpop and indie bands as much as i do! I mainly listen to jrock, indie, punk rock and occasionally rock. Preferably id like to communicate through discord. Furries/queers are preferred but not essential as i am most used to chatting with them

My favourite bands are: good kid, blink 182, tuyu, yorushika, the brobecks, two door cinema club, asian kung fu generation

Im looking to form a 4-6 member band, consisting of varying positions such as: singer/guitarist (can be separate), lead guitarist, bassist drummer and a pianist

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2024/11/05
20:42 UTC

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NYC Female Vocalist Looking to start or join a band

Hey everyone! Looking to join or start a band in NYC. I have a fairly versatile voice for genres (Indie, rock, pop punk, pop, folk, country) and would love to get a band started up :) Hmu if interested :)

2 Comments
2024/11/05
02:37 UTC

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Online Chaotic Hardcore?

Hello, I'm a guitarist/bassist/vocalist from MN and was wondering if anyone has any interest on working on some chaotic music.

My main influences are Converge, Botch, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Admiral Angry, Vein and Heavy Heavy Low Low

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2024/11/04
22:54 UTC

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Looking for Guitarist In Edinburgh or surrounding areas

I am a 16 year old singer around the Edinburgh area that is in a band that currently has a drummer and keyboardist alongside me and we have multiple songs written. We would like to hopefully start gigging and recording music.

If you are from a nearby area please let me know

Hope to hear from you soon!

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2024/10/29
19:28 UTC

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Bassist von TARNISHED aus Kaarst sucht Verstärkung am Schlagzeug und Gitarre!

  • Geschlecht: egal
  • Alter: 16-30
  • Musik: ONLY THRASH METAL
  • Anspruch: Hobby, Nebenprojekt
  • Skill: Anfänger, Fortgeschritten, Erfahren, Profi
  • Erscheinungsbild: Metalhead/Punk
  • Sound wie: Kreator, Sodom, Slayer, Metallica, Void, Testament, Destruction, Pripjat, Violator...

Man kann sich gegenseitig neue Sachen beibringen oder zusammen lernen. Es wird ein entspannter und lockerer Umgang.

(Trinkfest solltest du sein)

Wenn du Interesse bekommen hast oder Fragen hast, melde dich einfach bei mir!

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2024/10/25
13:38 UTC

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