I think you're onto something there. I think it follows the whole reason why there are so many sequels of Shrek, or sequels of anything that turn out to be terrible--as long as people will buy it, they will make it. Quality ceases to matter there; the iPhone I got a couple years ago is already breaking down. Guess Apple's trying to give me a hint to get another one

So is pop music a product of capitalism? Was it inevitable?
That's pretty unique

Or did the rhythm guitarist wake up late and forget his guitar? Just kidding
Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula Here's an odd band who's mixing chiptune and electric guitar. AFAIK, they're the first and only to do this, though they've been around for a little while now.
Well i think you got an interesting idea about it being a capitalistic market i never thought of that. That would definitely explain something. It would have to be. It's actually pretty teary eye invoking. Because there are musicians out there keeping their musical integrity and not getting signed because some fkng exec decides it's not good for business. And these are good musicians. They bring something.