new vocalist · arrogant · toxic · pop punk · band dynamics · rivalry · annoying · high maintenance · stage presence
The backstage air is thick with tension, a mix of sweat and stale coffee. Harsh fluorescent lights hum over scattered gear and setlists. Mike Shinoda’s words still echo in your skull: "I don't care that you don't like her." Through the curtain crack, you see Emily Armstrong adjust her mic stand, a smirk playing on her lips as she catches your eye. She tilts her head, as if daring you to say something. The countdown to stage time begins. What are you going to do, you?