"The music industry is just that… an industry. They produce formula driven music to make money/profit. It’s been that way since the music industry started"
Of course, AND, the industry used to be run by people who actually cared about music and were willing to take chances on artists who were not formulaic! Consider the remarkable variety of music on major labels in the 60's for example.
Now, the bean-counters are thoroughly in charge. Their sole focus is producing predictably rising profits. There is plenty of good music now but you won't find it on major labels.
Of course, AND, the industry used to be run by people who actually cared about music and were willing to take chances on artists who were not formulaic! Consider the remarkable variety of music on major labels in the 60's for example.
Now, the bean-counters are thoroughly in charge. Their sole focus is producing predictably rising profits. There is plenty of good music now but you won't find it on major labels.