How many burger joints are there?
If you’re going to open a burger place it’s a good idea to find out how many other burger places there are in town and where they’re all located.
On the other hand…
How many bands are there?
Nobody starts a band and decides on their genre by evaluating how many similar bands there are in the market, or how many artists are on Spotify.
Music, in its essence, is from the gut. It’s not concerned with market share or consumer trends. It’s made from emotions and instincts that are put into melody and rhythm and words. It’s not designed to be a profession. It’s designed to be connective.
