This New York Times piece that condemns the current state of major-label rock and its lack of creative inspiration is, in itself, sort of uninspired. [via]
At this point rock is becoming a graveyard of aesthetic innovation and creativity, a lie perpetrated by major labels, radio conglomerates and touring concerns, all of whom need — or feel they need — the continued sustenance of this style of music. The fringes remain interesting, and regenerate constantly, but the center has been left to rot.
