It was supposed to be the complete opposite. But years into this digital revolution, the music industry seems to resemble a third world country. I’m talking about extreme gaps between the rich and poor, a depressingly large group in poverty, endemic corruption, extended decline, and the presence of pervasive, religious ideas that have little connection to reality. This industry has become so totally bi-polar, I’m not even sure where to begin. Well, how about the charts - any chart. Whether it’s BigChampagne’s Ultimate Chart, Billboard’s Hot 100, or the most-streamed songs on Grooveshark, the top-ranked artists are all the same. It’s Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, and the Black Eyed Peas, week after week, over and over again. And sure, indie success stories are happening, but why aren’t they hogging the rankings next to the mainstream, major label priorities?…
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