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Did you spend hours searching through record store bins or maybe even trading mixtapes with friends? How did the independent music scene influence your personal style or your perspective? I remember finding bands through a friend's mixtape, and it felt like I'd stumbled upon a whole new world. Tell us about the times when alternative music really got popular, the days of college radio, independent record stores, and finding bands before they were on the charts?

[Flan.]

I loved discovering new bands through mixtapes and independent record stores back in the day. It felt like uncovering hidden gems that not everyone knew about. College radio was also a great way to find underground music before it hit the mainstream. Good times!