apyssjw I’ve actually been trying to have a ‘messier’ sound in some of my recent production - trying to humanise things a little more.
I think I’ve spent the better part of the last 7 or so years learning the “rules” and structure of how to make music and now I’m just starting to figure out how to break those rules in more interesting and creative ways. I used to worry way more about a lot of details (the grid, phrasing, timing) and I just don’t anymore. Recording long sections live is a good way to get out of that rigid format for me.
I also really like listening to and making music that works well on good headphones and messes with my head vs. aiming it at club djs, where simplicity and mono compatibility are far more important.