tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991368.post1381712162223271252..comments2024-02-22T10:25:06.452+00:00Comments on Blackdown: Locked on?Blackdownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520300442318805159noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991368.post-8527729068717887712011-08-17T20:32:34.519+01:002011-08-17T20:32:34.519+01:00Yeah totally agree on the 'path of least resis...Yeah totally agree on the 'path of least resistance' analysis, Martin - those left marginalised by existing underground hierarchies (often as a result of wanting to do something different) are now far more likely to use myspace/youtube/soundcloud to get their music out, than set up a new pirate station as the likes of Geeneus and Target did...<br /><br />but as you suggest, i'm not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991368.post-54253169825042739822011-08-17T02:54:30.760+01:002011-08-17T02:54:30.760+01:00I think underground promotion is diversifying such...I think underground promotion is diversifying such that it doesn't rely so much on pirate stations anymore. Services like Soundcloud and such offer broader distribution albeit a less immersive experience than tuning in at showtime.<br /><br /><a href="pulsetheory.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Music production and creativity</a>Kyranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249428878946336871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991368.post-22280688094308171542011-08-13T22:08:05.816+01:002011-08-13T22:08:05.816+01:00i think the biggest thing to consider is saturatio...i think the biggest thing to consider is saturation. <br /><br />the counter-culture immediately becomes pop-culture due to availability, quick-access, attention deficits, impulse listening, and of course, the internet. people are downloading 1000 songs in 20 minutes (or less). and i cant even imagine how full your inbox is of tracks you do not have time to sift thru. i bet everyone's itunes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991368.post-48554590584431710892011-08-13T17:39:02.769+01:002011-08-13T17:39:02.769+01:00Id swap "sophistication" for "gener...Id swap "sophistication" for "generic" but in fairness it may not seem that way the kids who listened to nothing but Grime and HipHop previously. <br /><br />Still more crucial shows happening then you could even attempt to listen to. Even if the WTF moments are a bit less frequent, they're still there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com