Comments on: As companies gripe, music industry destroys itself

By: Scott G

Scott G — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:54:50 +0000

First, you're missing the point here. Yes, TV plays sports – and lots of it. But, if you don't want to watch game A, you could switch to game B. The radio (free mainstream radio that is) does not really offer that option. It is not uncommon to hear the same song on more than one radio station at the same time – country radio included.

Second, what are "regular" people.

Third, you're right. You may like whatever you want to like, all opinions aside. But, when you can only hear a limited number of songs due to payola, or any of method limiting music on public radio, you're not really deciding what you like – the man is.

By: Kim J.

Kim J. — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:41:21 +0000

I listen to radio on the net, not as bad as terrestrial radio,
I get my Rock and Roll ay ( Babylonstreetradio.com )

By: Diamond

Diamond — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:54:39 +0000

While the mainstream media bemoan the death of the music industry, they also ignore the one rapidly growing area of music, country. Besides, saying that the radio stations spoon-feed programming to listeners is like complaining that TV stations spoon-feed sports to viewers. In reality, they play what people want to hear and see, and what sells the most advertising. I'm sorry the tastes of the regular people out there in the world don't adhere to your cool indie version of what they should listen to. If people like Lady Gag, Ke-{dollar sign}-ha or Nickelback, more power to them. Why are you so bitter? Pop in your own CD and leave the rest of us alone. Please.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:53:54 +0000

Okay Ke$ha and Nickelback do suck, but Lady Gaga isn't bad. Should have said Justin Beiber. Does anyone really like that kid's music or is it all about the hair?