Sales are declining, concert attendances are declining, TV music show viewership is declining. Few talent, few care
If the industry was less contrived and allowed artists to be themselves, investing in acts who can actually sing and others who can write, dance, produce, also, then it'd be a better overall product. People would be willing to spend time on music, and their hard-earned money on it too. I am fearful for younger, toddler generations and the utter garbage they'll hear in 2026.