honestly I think myspace andsites like purevoulme are helping music improve.
Allot of small bands have blown up these past years. Because more than ever the listeners has the choice to who they want to listen to.
No longer does the meda select which band will be the next tbig thing.
Myself thought music on the radio in the 90's was complete shit, its not great now but I atleast enjoy some bands on the music channel nowadays.