The Demands of Modern Audiences The average listener today is fiercely loyal to clarity. Because of high-quality streaming platorms, we are conditioned to want every song to be crystal clear. This expectation is hard to ignore. Musicians often use AI software just to keep up with current market expectations. I worry that chasing the perfect sound might be self-defeating. Is the focus on technical quality overshadowing the music’s heart? Without a bit of grit, music loses the emotional resonance that makes it special.