With the success of what I consider fluke acts – where everything just happens to line up perfectly for long enough to get noticed – like Bon Iver and Gotye (he’s a one-hit wonder, and his one hit is on his 3rd album), we’re hit with a wave of these kitschy garbage acts that are trying to identify with that publicity. It’s almost like riding on their coattails, waving little signs that say “Look how unique we are! Just like that band everyone likes!”

It’s not a new thing at all. In the 90’s you had a flood of local bands trying to be the next Pearl Jam or Nirvana, gracing the stage in their flannel shirts and Doc Martens, grunting out lyrics that had ‘such a deep meaning’ if you took the time to listen. Then comes the next wave in the later 90’s with acts like Blink 182 and Green Day – the “being a teenager sucks!” crowd, singing about how much they hate school and want to hang out with their friends.