I like the idea of being in a band but the reality of getting 4-5 individuals on the same page in terms of instruments (too many guitarists, not enough bassists), music choice (oh you like shoegaze? I’m more into grunge…), personalities (fucking vocalists), schedules, space (more accurately a drummer with a basement) and commitment levels (aka good luck finding a drummer (that remember has practice space) that also goddamn practices to a goddamn metronome) was enough of a pain in the ass in HS with seemingly infinite amount of time let alone in adulthood. Much easier to collaborate with a drum machine.