I partially agree. There is still some good stuff out there though. You just have to look hard. Manufactured bands have always existed. Take a look at the glam rock period, the 80's. Basically chart music is done by good little bands and their good little megacorp record companies. That's why I never watch MTv now, the money has taken over.
MTv's life was like that of an average band. At first it was ok and totally new, which meant it was cool. Then with shows like beavis and butthead and the rock hour etc. it became very cool. Most of my college days were spent watching that. Now, I turn it on and want to vomit instantly. What the fudge is R&B about?? That's when you say "I think I gotta get a new vibe" so I do. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Best thing is to go see local concerts. Then one day you can say "hey, I saw those guys when they were unknown/sucked/were cool" and everyone will pound your head in for being a showoff. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />

" Road rage, air rage. Why should I be forced to divide my rage into seperate categories? To me, it's just one big, all-around, everyday rage. I don't have time for distinctions. I'm too busy screaming at people. " -George Carlin