I've about given up on expecting to hear any "popular music" to be of interest to me. I don't think I've heard anything of interest for 20 years that was "popular music."

I know what I like to hear, and there's always enough innovation within that set of music so I don't run the risk of getting bored. But I'm also a creator of that kind of music, an active participant, and that adds to my interest. As long as there are a few friends to encourage me, I won't get depressed.

Charley Noble