#8 Being into music but out of the loop
In this episode, the hosts share their honest feelings about keeping a slight distance from popular music. They discuss how their relationship with music has shifted since their student days, unraveling those relatable, slightly bittersweet everyday struggles of growing up.
Karaoke with friends was the gateway to trends back in our student days.
During their college years, the hosts explain that karaoke was the primary venue for absorbing popular songs. Hearing what friends sang acted as a natural introduction to current hits. They reflect on how that was just a normal part of life, with little anxiety about falling behind on trends.
Living alone caused a dramatic change in their musical environment.
After starting their careers and moving out on their own, the hosts note that these 'hubs of cultural absorption' dwindled significantly. By choosing to listen only to what they liked without outside influence, they unintentionally drifted away from the mainstream. They share how a specific event completely changed the way they listen to music.
There is an underlying conflict within themselves for being so cynical.
Even when they hear a trending track, they find themselves responding with cynicism rather than simply enjoying it. While opening up about these true feelings, they also reveal a lingering desire to enjoy music more fully. Using a specific idol group's song as an example, they delve into the subtle psychological state of how they keep their distance from music. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear more.
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