I don't know how the music industry truly operates, but if I had to venture a guess, this is one aspect.
I always hear about bands that come out, are signed, or are just heard in the same era and the majority of them are often criticized because they sound similar with one another, or because they sound like the trail blazer who just happens to be the lucky one who gets signed first.
Because of our wonderful capitalist greed infused music industry, I'm sure similar sounding bands are signed and marketed at the same time because their market "sound" will more likely sell. This, in turn, creates a cash flow for the industry. How sickening. Does talent count for anything anymore, or is this all that life has turned into - a never ending quest for gain?
I really thought I'd have more to say about this but that's about it. Any other insight?
My Trusted MOGs
it's all about keeping up with bullshit trends... ridic.
My Trusted MOGs
Unfortunately, some good bands were lost in the shuffle - good, in my opinion. This is more of a 90's modern rock reference, I guess.
Nowadays, it's all "chunka-chunk drums" (I forget which Mogger said this) with distorted guitars - trendy as they get.
We need a new genre of tunes.
My Trusted MOGs
hah so true, so true.