The pop music industry is what is whether rock, rap, country, top 40 etc. When a new group comes along with a unique sound and people like that sound the music companies try to replicate it with scores of clone bands. The problem is the clone bands want to make it so bad that they capitulate and play songs written for them and take on an image fabricated for them. With artistic expression, it just doesn't work when you're faking it.
There are plenty of talented musicians out there, and with the net it's easier for them to get heard.
