Wow, I think that was a very bad article.
I don't believe a single word, I, the music consumer, listen to whatever I want to, no one has warped my tastes in any way.
I thoroughly enjoy every radio station in Europe and am constantly flipping through the frequencies, as staying on one too long means I miss some unbelievably great tunes on another.
I firmly believe that record companies' primary goal is to spread great music to masses of people.
That said, I will now retreat to my cd player with my favourite Limp Bizkit, Puddle of Mudd, Backstreet Boys and P.Diddy CDs.
Seriously though, I envy you for having been able to go there! Good comments too!