Although I applaud DIY culture, standards do need to be met.
Disagree.
If standards always had to be met we would lack some of the most innovative music produced in the last two decades.
Production quality hasn't always played first fiddle to creative content.
It would be really sad if new music didn't break through anymore simply because production standards got so high that it wasn't worth amateurs even trying...
IMO some of the best stuff was early detroit - analogue instruments and fearless invention.
Over production is stifling and putting people off.
Put the fun back in music!