[Simon IA Cash]

Yeah, pop is crap. For the most part, they don't come up with their own lyrics or music, which, to me, totally damages any trace of soul. Although in an age where the US president doesn't come up with his own words for speeches, I'm not surprised. Art isn't as rewarded as it used to be. It's appreciated, but not as rewarded, because most people will keep buying crap.

Regarding the future, I think electronic has some original and clever new music coming out these days. In some cases, electronic elements are fusing in a natural and hybrid way with some rock, and there's some promise in that. Unfortunately, don't expect to hear any on the radio. I'm still a trip hop fan, and that's relatively newish.