If it wasn't for ATRL, I wouldn't have picked up such a curiosity to discover new artists. Prior to joining this site, I was completely comfortable only listening to the main[stream] artists that I've known for years - Britney, Spice Girls, Beyoncé, Disney OSTs etc. because of great members like
lovesong,
madonnas and the Rates crew, I've grown a
genuine interest in constantly exploring the music scene and expanding my library. It's like music has leveled up from a casual escape to a full-fledged hobby.
I'd love to say that I'd be more focused on my personal life without ATRL, but Lord knows I'd still find ways to procrastinate.