> Mainstream music will become even less melodic and weirder than it already is, as these songs (e.g. in contemporary "R&B") are developed to avoid lawsuits wh

> Mainstream music will become even less melodic and weirder than it already is, as these songs (e.g. in contemporary "R&B") are developed to avoid lawsuits while still kind of "sounding like a hit". It's a tricky business. I think this is a great example for what you're describing: Anne-Marie - Ciao Adios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqob4D3BoZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqob4D3BoZc Sounds actually quite fresh!