Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?


Hello all,

Sometimes I find myself wondering why there is so little newer music in my library. Now, before you start in with rants about "New music is terrible!", I found this rather interesting article on the topic. (SFW)

 

With the maturing of streaming as a music delivery platform, and the ease of being able to surf new artists and music, it might be time to break my old listening habits and find some newer artists.

Happy listening. 

 

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I listen to classical music, also called art music. The older I get, the more I’m interested in contemporary art music and less in Mozart, Brahms etc. I find the repeats in 18th c music especially tedious. But I would call myself a connoisseur, which has something to do with it. 

I’m an old fart and mostly stream, so l listen to all kinds of music From Diana Ankudinova (need to check her out! full stop) to Odesza, London Grammer and Daft Punk and so many more

 

I listen to new music all the time. I'm so tired of the same classic rock from the 70s that I grew up on. Here are just a few newer artists I listen to (not that new anymore lol)....

Silversun Pickups

Massive Attack

Manchester Orchestra

Death Cab for Cutie

School of Seven Bells

@ahuvia How do age-related neurological changes affect one’s propensity to seek out new music?

I beg to differ, I'm older and listening to more varieties of music than I ever have! Well except rap.....