Hey emzdogz...I kinda agree. Much like TV and movies are a rehash of the best of the old stuff. There are some new talents sticking their heads out all over. I really think the interweb helps us to discover much quicker and easier the new talent and decide for ourselves what we loke and dont like. There is a wide range of new music if you look for it. I love finding a new and different band with a new or even an old sound.
The Black Keys
Alabama Shakes
The Gourds
Ben Howard
The Civil Wars
Adele...yes I said it
and a lot of the older musicians are still making great sounds...its just people forgot about them and only listen to what the RADIO plays and what the sponsors want you to hear....
til I get another ramble on....Kev.
I heard The Black Keys for the first time just a few days ago-- impressive!
I don't think that music is any better or worse than it ever was-- it's just that what "makes the grade" into radio and other main stream music play lists is too formulaic. I'm not a big fan but Garth Brooks described it best when he said the bosses hold up a cowboy hat and parade the chosen musicians under the hat until the newness wear off.
Same is true for other genres.