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Kate Matsuda · 6 answers · 6mo

Inspired by Shannon I ask myself and you why the current pop music style is so boring, full of cover titles that are played in the current boring industrial style way and why creative people get so little attention. 'cause there is still music around that is entertaining, heartfelt, danceable, cheerful, uplifting, warm and moody.

sabrina carpenter is super danceable honestly i got mama mia vibes from please please please - very entertaining and sweet

A lot of it is money - big labels want the safety of big hits, they are allergic to risk and another Led Zeppelin cover is generally gonna get more play than a new band with a new sound - it's the same safety where you end up with thousands of McDonald's locations all over the world even if their food is generously described as mediocre

But creative stuff isn't good for business. And only big businesses can afford to play at the top of the charts.

That being said, chart-topping pop music can also be those things you mentioned, even if it's a bit tough to digest for some people. Just don't ask why I almost never listen to pop.

It's like the push. They push people mentally towards something and it's usually sex but not art. I'm down for sex but not on the expense of art.

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