Eff the Radio

What has happened to music nowadays?? On my way to and from Austin Tuesday and today, I could not find one single good thing on the radio. It almost feels like people are running out of things to say and are talking about useless information that I could give a damn about... Who cares if you're riding solo and have the need to repeat this phrase 3/4 times over and over again to make your chorus. Who cares if shawty is an eenie meenie miney moe lover, let her do her thing. And I'm sorry Katy Perry, as much as this California Gurls song (because it wouldn't be as cool to spell it correctly) is kind of a cute head-bopper, you sound like you have a cold when you're singing it. Blow your nose. Usher, great dancer but how many times do I have to turn on the radio to hear you say "oh my gosh?" I understand, she got it all with a booty and what not but I don't need to hear omg omg omg repetitively.
I will say that that "Airplanes" song has been stuck in my head a couple times but only because I think Hayley Williams has such a beautiful voice. So you can keep repeating over and over how much you could use a wish because you got some pipes on you.

And please... Don't get me started on Ke$ha... The dollar sign is enough...

AND WHY do these Bravo Housewives make songs that somehow get stuck into my head?? This "Money Can't Buy You Class" crap would not get out of my head for the life of me after watching the Real Housewives of New York City. Must admit, such an addicting show that I will never ever stop watching.

What happened to the days where people would land singing contracts because of their ability as great vocalists?? Now it's all about the artist's look/style and how we can make money off of you. Screw that. It doesn't last. A great voice lasts decades (Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday). Maybe I'm just saying this because I love old classic music but it's so much more engaging to my ear. Even house music has great vocalists that put you in some sort of trance. Songs with great lyrics and singers will never get old but hey, everyone has their preferences.