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Guy Smiley:
And with regards to CanCon regulations, while I don't want to badmouth them too much because I think they have their value, more often than not they are used to produce and promote bands and artists that fit within what is going on in the United States rather than fostering a uniquely Canadian sound.

japanese.gum:

--- Quote ---And with regards to CanCon regulations, while I don't want to badmouth them too much because I think they have their value, more often than not they are used to produce and promote bands and artists that fit within what is going on in the United States rather than fostering a uniquely Canadian sound.
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thats a good point.
but who are we blaming for the crappyness of promotion? Popular radiostations are just that, popular. of course they're going to cater to the north american ideal. That being said there is some effort being put in to get small canadian bands out there, there's "new music canada" programs being broadcast.

and many of the small bands do getting some recognition- i saw the organs' video for "brother" on much the other day, and was quite happy about that...but those kinds of things are based on popular request and theres not much we can do about it.

i'm not saying it couldn't be better. it could. a LOT better. but i think that we should give promoters a little credit here. its tough to bring things to the mainstream without having a backlash of angry elitist fans claiming "sell out" status. dumb.

I don't know about where you live, but I do actually listen to CBC, and so do most people I know- teenagers and older generation alike. Maybe my views are skewed, but it's better than nothing. And it's usually pretty damn good radio - as long as you know when the programs you like are on.

japanese.gum:

--- Quote from: Johnny C --- I'm both excited and terrified for the DFA1979 show, as nobody I've talked to ever has heard of 'em. Bands like the Arcade Fire don't come here because nobody knows who they are; with the exception of folks like me and the occasional (surprising) newspaper article, they get no promotion or recognition when mentioned.
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I guess opinions are formulated on personal surroundings then.
Where I am, everyone, (including people that annoy me to no end -i hate to be elitist, but agh stop tainting good music with your ugg boots) knows who DFA 1979 is. And the arcade fire couldn't be more hyped up.

There are a lot of free newspapers and magazines available downtown that are constantly featuring articles on new and upcoming bands, and sometimes i'm pleasantly suprised when my non-indie friends have heard of the likes of Tegan and Sarah and are really into them.

Hairy Joe Bob:
I just saw this thread and wanted to sing very loudly.

'CHANCES ARE WE MIGHT BE STARS AND LI-IVE FOR EV-E-R'

Johnny C:
That's because DFA1979 are awesome, while DFA are jerks who sue.

japanese.gum, where is it that you live? Where I live, apparently the pinnacle of music is Billy Talent and the Used and I wish I made that up.

Oh, can't forget Tim McGraw. No matter how hard I try.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, I couldn't really get into the first Stars song I heard, e.g. the single where they had the video where there was a girl in a house and time was frozen. Anybody have some recommendations for songs of theirs I might dig more?

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