The Radio - A look at the "popularity" of music.

Radio is everywhere. In your car, at your job, on your computer, even on your TV. Radio is one of the best ways for bands to become known and make money. I've noticed a change in radio lately though.

It used to be that stations were deticated to playing music of a certain group or genre and that you would only hear the really good songs more than once. It seems as if radio is becoming another way for corperations such to own and control the likes of people who listen to music.

I'm talking mostly about local radio stations that only play the "cool" music such as the latest hip hop song about poppin hoes or a punk rock band signing about love. The problem is that it's a chicken/egg situation that snowballs out of control until the only songs that people listen to are those that have been on the radio for more than two days.

If you ask somebody if they've heard a song, it's doubtfull that they have unless its been in the top 20 of billboard top hot 100.

I feel that most artists these days are trying to capitalize on music as a way to expand their empire. It's a shame for real artists who put their heart into all of their music because they're getting shafter to people who have more publicity.

In all honesty the best thing a music lover can do is to branch out from their music comfort zone and support artists whose passion is music.

Now I'm asking you the question, is radio good or bad for REAL artists?