Blog Post 3: The Evolution of Music Listening
There was a time when music was tied to specific moments and places. Radios played your favourite tracks only when the station decided, and honestly, it was annoying when I couldn't hear my favourite song when I wanted to. However today, music has evolved into something that we can listen to anywhere and everywhere, thanks to digital platforms and streaming services.
One statistic proves just how much this transformation has reshaped our lives, I listened to Drake for 96,000 minutes this year alone. It’s mind-blowing to consider how unimaginable this would’ve been just a few decades ago. Back then, accessing even a fraction of that would require stacks of CDs, perfect tuning on the radio, or hours spent rewinding tapes.
Now, music follows us everywhere, on commutes, study sessions, workouts, parties or moments of relaxation. The ability to stream anything, anytime, has made music an integral part of our daily lives, reflecting our emotions, boosting productivity, and creating memories.
Who was your most listened to artist and do you agree that music listening habits have changed over the years?
Hi Sahib,
ReplyDeleteWOW 96 000 minutes. It is very interesting how music follows us everywhere. It almost makes me miss the surprise of the radio though because that aspect of not being in control to my listening can be nice. I guess that's why so many digital media platforms are using AI DJs and stuff like that to bring it back. My most listened to artist this year was Lana Del Rey :p and my music habits have definitely changed considering I had little access to music before. I found that once I reached high school, I would typically have my headphones in for the walk home, but on the bus I would chat with my friends. Now I wear my headphones quite frequently.