Music for 2022- Is It Just Me Or?..

New music by new artists? Or, new music by established Artists/Bands?

@jafant  There are artists that I regularly follow but I’m always seeking out new artists as well. I was never really into jazz but have been paying more attention to these artists over the last couple of years.

@deadhead1000  I see truth in your point regarding the difficulties over these last couple of years and must say you’re better than me when it comes to the classics! While I’ve always listened to KUSC (Los Angeles Classical) I rarely purchase classical music. With so many versions/variations I never know where to begin.

I have not bought any new music this year, none of the new artists hold any interest from me. My wife ordered the “PF Animals” SACD for me for Christmas.  Hopefully it lives up to the hype as I already have 2 or 3 other versions already. I still say the best Rock music was produced from the mid 60’s through the 70’s.  That was a very magical time for innovative music. 

I believe it is human nature to have a 10 -15 period that was most influential to our musical tastes, unusally the time between age 10 - 25 give or take.  We tend to be less accepting of "new" music as we age.  Having said that, I was into my 60's when I really started to listen to jazz and classical music.  Can't say why it turned me off when I was listening to rock in the late 60's and through the 70's, but having finally found it, I would say jazz and classical now make up about 70% of what I listen to.  Is Beethoven new at 250 years?  Maybe the good stuff really is timeless.  Can't really believe any of the current music will still be listened to in 25 years, let alone 250?  Mick Jagger may have asked "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" but when I open the door it's Christian McBride. 😂

@bigtwin 

I find your comments interesting with regards to the periods of influence and how tastes change over time (which I definitely agree with). For me, having had a love for listening to music since the age of 5 (when I got my first Beatles records) my interest has been long running. In my case I would say I was very influenced between the age of 10 to my early 20’s but something changed when I reached my 30’s. I think that change was driven by access to more available funds and the growth (as well as my exposure) of the internet.

I’m in my late 50’s now and have I would say that from age 35 on I have been more interested in music than I was in my teen years. In fact- I’ve bought more music in the last 10 years than at any other point in my life.

As for changing tastes I have realized this as well- but mostly in a broader sense. I’ve become more aware of the vast collection of music that is available and with that a greater appreciation of it. This motivates me to continue seeking new artists and music.  

As for the “unaccepting” aspect of it- that would fall solely into rap/hip hop or any of the “whiny” pop vocal music that seems rampant today. Not only do I not get it- I don’t see that it holds any artistic value (but to each his own).

I’m not sure where my preferences will be in another 10 years or more but I do see my interests changing and I think that’s a good thing!

But still- I think 2022 was a slow year when it comes to music.

For me it has nothing to do with the lack of new music. The reason I have knocked down 90% of my vinyl and CD purchases is streaming. Duh. I now feel stupid buying new records when I can get them for free other than a small monthly fee.

About a couple times a month I will purchase a physical copy of some album that is just out of this world to my ears, but buying about 10 to 20 a month will never happen again. Plus with over 2k vinyl and 300 CDs, I am running out of storage room. Thank you streaming, life saver, best music invention since stereo.