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To: NAG1 who wrote (57706)	10/8/2006 1:05:42 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Respond to of 213181

I think those Brits are expressing an opinion against the label's products. It's similar to not listening much to FM music stations anymore because they sound the same every day. I think those Brits look at the iTunes Store as a haven for the big labels. Apple does invite small indy labels to the store - in fact they made a big push for them when the store started. There is definitely room for both. I do think main-stream label music is fading, however - it's just my perception, I rarely listen to FM these days. When I'm working, I prefer to listen to Limbic Frequencies on the iTunes Radio Ambient Channel.

To: NAG1 who wrote (57706)	10/8/2006 4:21:06 PM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 213181

Neal - I have noticed it, and don't have an explanation. One thing I think is dumb is how iTunes Music Store gets knocked for only having hits, and no independents. In fact, it has loads of music by independent bands. My friends, The Evangenitals, are there. Their lovesick country punk is about as alternative as you can get. (Do check them out.) Obviously, not every single independent band in the world will be there. How is Apple even supposed to know about most of them? And I'm sure most of them haven't even tried to get their stuff up there. When I alerted Stan Ridgway that his music wasn't on iTunes, he said, "Hey, thanks for pointing that out. I'll have to get on top of that." A few weeks later, his stuff was there. - Allen

To: NAG1 who wrote (57706)	10/9/2006 2:30:52 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Respond to of 213181

Here's an interesting take on Apple indies and tv: roughlydrafted.com

To: NAG1 who wrote (57706)	10/9/2006 9:31:41 PM
From: David Bogdanoff	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213181

Can't say that I paid attention to the Brits opinions to notice a bias; I just expect it as a matter of course. These Europeans are mighty independent, especially when it comes to cultural tastes. They typically look down on American culture, and it would be dificult for them to share our enthusiasm for an American product like iTunes. Its not all just anti-american bias, tho; they are a separate people with a different historical perspective. So its inevitable that they would have different tastes. I recall that when I visited London, I found it difficult to relate to their tastes in talk shows and other forms of popular culture. What really amazed me was that I arrived there on July 4 and they didn't have a clue that it was Independence day!!! Not even any fireworks!!!! Bogtalk