i think that thanks to people like blissblogger, woebot, k-punk, gutterbreakz, silver dollar, original soundtrack, et al, that a network is now in existence to push whatever sounds any of us may think worthy -- get promos out to people all around the world who you think may enjoy a band or sound AND who are capable of writing intelligent and meaningful reviews should they indeed like the music
to some extent this has already happened with dizzee rascal/grime and the junior boys (whom k-punk had a significant role in popularizing)
and so far, the dynamic has been to disseminate uk sounds -- errr, junior boys are canadian?
however, there's no reason that such exchange cannot run in multiple directions
not that i'd advise a record label boss to dispense with traditional channels for promotion (that'd be entirely too reckless), but it seems to me that the network that "we" have is an alternative route that in many ways could prove more effective for getting the word out -- i.e., b/c you eliminate the hacks and money-grubbers and actually get the music to people who care about the direction of music -- so if you'd be a fool to rely on "our" network exclusively, you'd be even more of a fool not to try using it
ALSO -- b/c so many producers and djs also frequent this board, the dissensus-centered network also represents a way to get records into the hands of djs who o/w might not get a certain record in their hands b/c records are typically narrowly distributed to certain dj networks and record shops, such that if you have an act or record on your hands that could appeal to all kinds of camps -- or at least hold more potential appeal for someone else's camp than your own camp -- then you're gonna need a way to break into those other camps -- and given the "community spirit" on this board, you'll likely be able to have friendly dealings with people who might otherwise be strangers to you
