So don't become some background noise.
You know what sucks? Getting shit for being a hipster. I'm not like one of those "ironically-wearing vintage tees" kinda hipsters, but more like I listen to music you've never heard of. I legitimately love music. I actively look for music I haven't heard before. I don't try to keep it a secret either. If I find someone truly amazing, you can bet I'm going to share youtube videos and possibly mix a CD or 2 with songs by said artist. How do you think new music is found? It doesn't just apply to music, either. I shamelessly promote books and movies as well. What have you done for the arts lately? Yeah, fuck you.