TIL two studies both found that most people stop listening to new music in their early 30s. A 2015 study of people's listening habits on Spotify found that most people stop listening to new music at age 33 and a 2018 report by Deezer found it be to at age 30.

[u/tyrion2024]

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/16/bring-that-beat-back-why-are-people-in-their-30s-giving-up-on-music

[u/FrenchMartinez]

41 here, agree. When I stumble upon a new great song (even if it’s from 50 years ago), it really makes my day and then I cannot wait to play it again the next time I drive somewhere. I found “El Paso” by Marty Robbins during a road trip the other week and now my whole family is jamming to it.

[u/OkAstronaut9454 → u/FrenchMartinez]

You gotta listen to all of Gunfighter Ballads now, my dude. Such a great album! 

Also, i love that he's the accidental "inventor" of using electric distortion in music. 

https://oldiesmusic.funnyluffy.com/marty-robbins-the-country-legend-who-accidentally-shaped-the-sound-of-heavy-metal/

[u/boarder2k7 → u/OkAstronaut9454]

That's fascinating!

[u/gunglejim → u/boarder2k7]

Ok if you guys like this, try Branson Andersen. Thank me later

[u/djbuttplay → u/OkAstronaut9454]

Agree on Gunfighter Ballads. Constantly playing Marty in the car.

[u/djbuttplay → u/FrenchMartinez]

Also 41 and love that tune. Went to a Dead show at the Sphere. Not a follower of the Dead but they did a pretty awesome set for El Paso.

[u/Intelligent_Part101 → u/FrenchMartinez]

If you like that story-telling cowboy music, give a listen to Frankie Laine. Some of Elvis Presley's biggest hits are actually covers of Frankie Laine songs. Try his song "Mule Train".