[demonrail666]

Originally Posted by Florya

IMHO, and I've had many conversations about this over the last few months, it's all about the money these days.
Britain is caught up in a kind of celebrity wannabe hysteria. Everyone under the age of 25 seems to think that they have the right to be rich and famous, and they don't care how they do it. ( yeah I know it's a generalisation, but I'm a 'grumpy old man' - get over it!)
The record companies seem to have gained back all the ground they had to give up after the Punk phenomenon of the mid 70's, when artistic control was wrested back by the artists.
The record companies set the formula for success nowadays, hence the proliferation of 'clone' bands, and no talent girl groups who dress like porn stars and aim their music at the teenage audience. It reeks.

The record companies need another kick up the arse, a la 1976. Bands need to base their success on original ideas and talent, not how much they sound like the 'last big thing'.
Creativity needs to be nurtured and encouraged and at the moment it's being stifled by bling and the cult of celebrity.

Rant over - now go out and make some noise!!

I couldn't have put it better myself