In Britain that whole Manchester / London thing seemed to be popular, Blur have relegated themselves to a bit part player, whilst Oasis have come out clear winners. We should never confuse popularity though, or the general populous following what they are told to like and do with quality. Today’s generica kids, as has been for the last twenty five years dictated by everyone wearing cheap sports gear and trends with smacking their lips to some dull tune is now the answer. There are hundreds of good alternative bands out there. The competition isn’t there though, good for us older punk bands, the crowds just get bigger as there’s very little out there. If you are looking for the next Iron Maiden, Pistols or Motörhead it’s already been done, and far more successfully than even Oasis. What comes next ? Oh I forgot the Clash, the future is unwritten. |