Factorysimile Dept.

Why Do All Records Sound the Same? — Cuepoint — Medium

Just as a modern politician’s job is to deliver seven second soundbites, [Maroon Five]'s job is to deliver seven second audio clips which will encourage young-ish people with a high disposable income to turn a little red knob at least 180 degrees clockwise. No wonder they look so stressed.

...Why does most music sound the same these days?Because record companies are scared, they don’t want to take risks, and they’re doing the best they can...