The Lifespan of a Genre
Mohit Mookim

24 May 2017

In this Aeon article, Lary Wallace discusses how a person's music tastes tend to stagnate in their 20s and 30s. But what does this stagnation have to do with the evolution and historicization of music genres? Should we respond to this finding by not taking at face value our historical associations with certain types of music? Also, ought we to encourage ourselves to listen to new music past our 30s?

And the link to the article:

https://aeon.co/essays/why-do-your-musical-tastes-get-frozen-over-in-your-twenties

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LamarRobbins

Thursday, April 10, 2025 -- 2:42 AM

Thought-provoking article. If

Thought-provoking article. If our musical preferences solidify in our 20s and 30s, it may be less about the music itself and more about how it anchors us to memory and identity. But that’s exactly why we should challenge those fixed associations and stay open to new genres—even after 30. Just like urban developments such as sprunki phase 3 are redefining how we interact with evolving environments, refreshing our playlists can help us stay culturally and emotionally adaptable in a changing world.

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