The Nostalgia Episode: Are Bands Obsolete? / Phone Bans at Raves / MP3 Players Return / Local Music In Decline

This episode has a decidedly backwards-looking approach. Did you know the last time a band had a #1 song on the US charts was all the way back in 2001? We dig into why are there so few bands in the charts these days. Next we look at two retro trends and discuss if they're linked as well as what they say about tech backlash in the music industry. Finally, we talk about why local music is in decline in Australia, why that matters globally, and what can be done about it.LinksAre bands becoming obsolete in the era of Spotify and individual stardom? by Dave Van Dyke, President Bridge Ratings Media Research Why Aren't Kids Starting Bands? - MattyBallz‘Everyone’s in Sync’: Phone Ban on NYC Dance Floors Is Getting Rave Reviewsby Alexandra E. Petri for New York Times Why are MP3 players making a comeback? By Dazed Australian local music is in decline, and UK, Canada aren't far behind by Music Business Worldwide Send us Fan MailSubscribe on YouTubeRecorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLACameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services