9 Reasons Rock And Roll Is Dead (And Never Coming Back)

5. The "Art" Of Rock And Roll Might Be Gone

If the central argument for why it's so difficult for new rock bands to get noticed today is because there's no longer any money in it, then that's short-shrifting the idea that rock and roll was supposed to be more about art than commerce. Obviously, no one should be living in poverty for the sake of their art, which may be what they're getting at with that argument, but shouldn't the lack of big time money help weed out those who are only in it for the money? In theory, that's exactly what's happening. It just happens most of these legitimate "artists" aren't receiving any kind of notable exposure. Because there's your Catch-22: Stay true to your artistic integrity or "sell out" for more recognition. But even the lines of what constitutes a sell-out have been completely revamped in this new age. After all, what musician hasn't authorized at least a song to be used in an advertisement or a movie. It's one of the most efficient ways to earn income nowadays. But that's not to say "selling" your song to pop culture will get you noticed...