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Well, maybe because new music suxx

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HelpImaRock said:
Regarding albumoftheyear, which is indeed intimidating, you could just start with scrolling through and looking at the artists you know who have new records. That's really how I use it. Sometimes I see an album cover I like and go find it on YouTube or Apple Music. Most times it's terrible but sometimes it works out for me. :D
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I used to buy records like that, if the cover looked cool I'd get it! I bought my first album as a kid because it looked cool. Life changing moment...

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Expensive recording in the old days helped to limit the amount of new music, so people mostly heard what made it to production and in the long run, the limited choices gave the music staying power.

Even though we have more people listening to music now than 50 years ago, there is so much music out there, it is difficult for a new artist to separate themselves from the masses. Even some established bands are having troubles getting their music noticed. I saw a new Jethro Tull album on the new album release site. I didn't even know they were still around. I have to search for it again because I clicked on something and lost it.
 
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bertthebassist said:
Expensive recording in the old days helped to limit the amount of new music, so people mostly heard what made it to production and in the long run, the limited choices gave the music staying power.

Even though we have more people listening to music now than 50 years ago, there is so much music out there, it is difficult for a new artist to separate themselves from the masses. Even some established bands are having troubles getting their music noticed. I saw a new Jethro Tull album on the new album release site. I didn't even know they were still around. I have to search for it again because I clicked on something and lost it.
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two fingers said:
Where are these "streaming numbers". I'm not doubting you (yet). But that's a broad-stroke term with none of the "numbers" to hack it up.

Here's the top 200 Spotify streamed songs. Ain't nutn throwback here.
Spotify Charts
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In the article in the OP they go over them. Also posted an article a few pages back that highlights The Beatles being streamed in vast majority by 18-30 yr olds or so.

Here's some more relevant links:

Classic Artists Dominate Rock Streaming at 2020 Midway Point

Rock Is On A Roll As Ratings And Music Consumption Show Growth.

If you scroll down on this one, there's a list of interesting and pertinent stats on classic rock: https://hubbardchicago.com/15-stats-and-facts-about-classic-rock-and-its-listeners/

This one is quite good, backed up by decent research: When a Generation Loves a Previous Musical Era: Millennials' Recognition of 1960s-1990s Songs is Notable
 
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bertthebassist said:
Bandcamp was suggested and I will check it out - thank you
Any other sites that you found are good for new music (no radio pop please)

College radio used to be good in my area. We had two with a strong enough signal. The good one was bought by NPR which talks more than plays music. The remaining college station rarely plays new music.
YouTube can maybe be good, if I clear my history after viewing a classic band, and I know what to look for.
SiriusXM - has some new stuff, but you need to search for it, and then they move it somewhere else.
Spotify - the commercials are obnoxious and loud and way to frequent. I can tolerate a few commercials, I grew up on radio, so I am used to commercials. I'm not convinced their platform is worth paying for.
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Pandora
 
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