[Dogstar]

So, we agree, I think. It's just that it is a two-way street. You have to have labels that are willing to take a chance on something if they think it's good. Unfortunately, that's just not the case today. It's all about the profit margin and making a killing quickly, rather than letting an artist develop and grow with each album. These days, if it doesn't go gold, there are no second chances for a lot of bands. And if the bands don't have the sound or formula the labels have determined will sell, they don't even have a chance in the first place. This homogenization is due in large part to a very few companies now controlling the labels, the radio stations and the concert venues. Clear Channel Entertainment is a perfect example. Demographic studies and marketing strategies have gone too far and are closing the public off to some really good music. It's out there, but most of America isn't hearing it.