I agree with that.
The music industry is profit driven.

Art is created and exist regardless of profit. Can't confuse the 2. If you create art then that's what you do. I would assume for yourself and if others find they enjoy it... all the better.
The agenda of an industry (if wish to be part of) is under their rules. They write the checks.
I listened to lightless and illumnia your mixes need some work to my ears. Why do you have the drums so low in the mix? Some cool guitar work.
Your music sounds tribal-like to me but it lacks bottom. Give me some drums!!!! But that's just me playing by the industry rules.
