Quote Originally Posted by Purple Banana
There is SOME glimmer of hope, though. Classic bands from the late 80s, early 90s are thankfully still thriving- REM, Sublime, 311, Supergrass, The Dandy Warhols, stuff like that.

I can't stand emo and crappy stadium "punk rock."

I really hope Psychedelic rock and GUITAR BASED rock (blues/jazz riffs and GOOD SOLOS) make a comeback. I really do. We need people who RESPECT their guitars, not just strum repetetive 3 note power chords with a lame singer.

AND STOP WITH THE FUCKING SONGS ABOUT LOVE AND SADNESS. It's getting OLD.
every band youd listed id call mainstream and in my opinion not good outside of sublime, and none of them feature great guitar. as for psychadelic the scene today is probably bigger than it ever has been, just not mainstream,

and guitar based rock it is out there, try looking, it is out there and its great. i just posted a guy with blues jazz riffs and literally some of the best solos ive heard in my life, and it appears you didnt give it the time of day. so please get a clue or stop complaining. think outside the box