Is this thing on? Mic check 1, 2...

I've been on hiatus for a while, thinking about the world and what not. In terms of music, I've been thinking: What the hell are people listening to these days?! I haven't been able to listen to the radio anymore. Radio, as a matter of fact is dead to me.

Ok, let's step back and examine this: The music industry is bloated, filled with non talent and mediocracy and has become more about image than actual music.

What happened? How did things deterioate so fast? Am I too old? Did I miss the memo? People actually "like" a band called LMFAO. How did this happen??!! I listened to their songs. That's the most terrible thing I've ever heard. Is that what people are really wanting?

I blame the kids. These kids are destroying the music industry. They are the consumers and they seem to be "demanding" this stuff and the music industry is delivering this junk. They did the same thing with Reality television and now I can't go anywhere without those darn Kardashians in my face. Don't let me get started on Snooki....

But I digress. Where's all the good music? I thank God for musicians like Adele who actually have talent and can sing without much music studio engineering. Have you heard some of these musicians on a live set? They are horrible at best. Can't hold a note to save their lives and yet people "love" it.

Female music artists have an image problem. If you can't sing well but you're hot, believe me, your chance of getting a music deal is high. Rihanna is a perfect example. A very hot looking female who can dance on stage but give her a mic and a live performance and you might as well listen to Lil Wayne singing in autotune (too harsh?).

Everything is automated and robotic now. Anyone can go into the studio, lay down horrible vocals and the sound engineers have to do a LOT of tweaking to make it ok and they can say they "made" music. Anybody heard Kim Kardashian's song? Don't! Your ears might bleed.

Justin Bieber can't sing. Face it Bieber fans, he can't sing. He has talent on a drumset and can dance but he can't sing. He reminds me of the Jonas Brothers. A fad which will go away quickly when the next best thing comes along.

Even the quality of rap music is awful these days. There are a lot of rappers who are featured a lot on blogs and twitter but I've listened to their music. Garbage! Awful! They make absolutely no sense. If you thought Waka Flaka was good, your ear drums are busted.

The music industry is moving slowing from quality sound to visual overload. I like Katy Perry. I like her songs. But she needs to tone it down on the looks. Seriously, Kate Perry, you keep flashing us your boobs like we're children in need of milk. Sing your songs and keep your decency. I'm looking at you too Lady Gaga. Love the music but these outfits are becoming you and your music is not being taken seriously.

At least, there is still some music talent left in the industry. Not all is lost. But I'm slowing fearing we might be drowning in mediocrity with all this useless talent coming up in the music industry. So please, do me a favor and support "good" musicians. Good quality music is hard to find these days.

Now, if you excuse me, I have to go listen to this new Coldplay album someone sent me to preview. It sounds so good......