I don't think I've listened to mainstream music since I was 10 or 11,I discovered this new radio format in about 68/69 called FM!
Music is much the same today as it was back then,you have some good stuff and you have the junk they push on the radio. Living in Canada we got stuck with a Canadian content law on our radio and TV,his wasn't all bad tho because some great Canadian acts got airtime they likely wouldn't have otherwise.
Like Soulyss says there's some really good music out there you just need to find it! Peronally I like anything that's different and clever! Portishead came out in the early 90's and they caught my attention,also Apocalyptica came along and put a new slant on some terrible music that I found interesting.
Lately I've been listening to the headstones and dropkick murphy,of course Mumford and sons is had to avoid as it's played to deth on the radio but that doesn't mean it isn't good!
But when I want to really listen to music I put on some King Crimson,Captain beyond or Floyd,when I get real serious I put on some Bo hanson and crank my castles to 11!!!!! ya my amp has 11 on it........
cause it's more than 10 isn't it???