Music in everyday life

What is it about?

This paper explores the idea of a musical 'generation gap' based on experiences of young teenage girls interviewed during 2003-2008. It discusses music taste and uses of music listening technologies in the home and the car, exploring the differences and similarities between the experiences of girls and their parents.

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Why is it important?

This research shows how technological change and experiences of music listening in everyday are related. While the generation gap seems to be closing in relation to music taste, the increasing technological independence of young people has widened the gap in relation to music listening technologies and spaces.