The author seems to be describing what happens when one's primary relationship with music is one of consumption. It is easy (for me at least) to find new music when you are looking for inspiration in your own practice of making music. Most people don't make music though so I'd imagine it's easy to get stuck in that rut.
I see what you're saying in terms of additional motivation to find new music.
But, is your average person's relationship with music "one of consumption" in such a way that causes stagnation? This comes off as gatekeepy. People may not make their own music, but I imagine many people listen to music as a form of inspiration.
Ya, I'm positive that familiarity with creating music skews listening preferences towards new music. Which is funny because then people that shit on modern, new music are statistically the ones not being able to create and not as deeply familiar with music.
