I think that the indie subgenre will become the new rock. Slowly slightly weirder and less Katy Perry like bands are getting exposure, like fun., Gotye, and Foster The People in the past year have been the buzz bands, as well as more talented mainstream pop singers like Adele. Bands on the rise like grouplove mix dance rock and folk and maintain a steadily increasing following, while The Black Keys and the Foo Fighters are known as the last big rock bands (that are also critically acclaimed and valued among true rock fans, unlike Nickelback and Daughtry). Then there are bands like Mastodon, metal on the verge of rock, and Cage the Elephant, Wavves, and Yuck. Rock is harder to find, but indie rock and pop have a growing following, so I'm starting to feel optimistic. Eventually, I'm hopeful that the early 90s will happen again, a time where rock bands that are both critically acclaimed and popular could exist, at least for a while. Dance music is a sign of the times, and times will change.
