Re:More slashdot consistency. (Score 1)

While I will admit that major labels carry numerous quality bands (radiohead), if you listen only to those that are "promoted" you are listening to what the promoters like. Why not get off your arse and look into new bands, find one you like without the need for it to be promoted to you. Moreover saying that bands on indies are not promoted and are coffee house employees is insulting. Not only to the bands, but to the indies that publish them. Ever heard of Interpol? Guided by Voices? Franz Ferdinand? very popular independant bands, the last having phenomenal success in the UK, all on indie labels. And a last sticking point. I find it very incongruous that many on slashdot should decry this merger while being excited about the release of games such as HL2. Universal is still the largest record company and is owned by Vivendi, so is Sierra (Valve) and Blizzard