That's what I'd guess. When I'm listening to music, I'm not seeking the 50th greatest band in the genre. But I frequently look for something I haven't heard before.

k00b

An outstanding musician delivering their music in a standard way is hopeless.

An OK musician doing something different and attractive, can make a lot of money.

nullama

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saloon

I've known so many people who wanted to be musicians but concluded it was hopeless.

I've been wondering how differentiated their music was or if they were just trying to create music that mostly compared and competed with everyone else's. 