[recursinging]

Being an exemplary candidate for this article, and a hobby musician myself, I listen to new music searching for that effect where on the first listen, the hair on the back of my neck stands on end. It's exceedingly rare to find that nexus of musical innovation and recognition which seems to cause it.

I find production and sound design are a good space to innovate in, while letting recognizable melodies, scales and rhythms keep everything digestible.