Why does it seem some bands are so much more popular in other countries?

United States
September 22, 2008 7:57am CST
Why does it seem so many american bands are more popular in other countries? I mean look at 30 seconds to mars. They are so popular in Austraila and Europe. Not so much in the states. Why is this? In the case of say Silverchair, I can understand why they are most popular in Austraila. But why haven't they been able to get exposure here in the states? Is it harder here than in other countries? I am sure there are other bands in the same situation. What does this say about the music industry?
2 responses
• Hong Kong
1 Sep 11
Different people have different tastes. Or perhaps they didn't do enough promotion in the States. Anyway, they're still a pretty awesome band.
• Indonesia
1 Jan 09
i think in ausie have good promo & good link for that band.