I've never heard someone say they wanted to listen to pop or stadium country music because it's innovative. In fact, a hasty and anecdotal surveying of friends and neighbors says that they listen to the music because it's easy to listen to (ie unchallenging).

[–] jaybone@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Yeah they want a familiar sound they are accustomed to. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Sometimes I’ll go to a fast food chain because I know exactly what to expect and I don’t have to think about it too much.