The "pop music" of today is the result of the "corporatization of culture". Perhaps it always was, to some degree, now it is quite blatantly so.

There is some incredibly good stuff out there, written and produced by the younger generation, on what is labelled as "Indie" music, but you won't find it in the pablum currently presented by mainstream media.

Not unlike folk musicians, they do not particularly seek stardom. Their intention is to be heard, without compromising their integrity and they do it primarily through the internet and through live music.