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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 14, 2015 | 12 I Online study suggests people stop listening to new music by 33 That's Life Andy Juniper Guest Contributor magine no longer trying new things. Imagine being set and seemingly satis ed experiencing no new adventures -- and all the inherent challenges encountered and incredible rewards reaped on those adventures. Now, imagine giving up trying new things at the ripe old age of 33. Sounds a little laughable, a little ludicrous, right? A new online study suggests, on average, people stop listening to new music by age 33. At which point, they've done some dabbling, discovered the genre with which they're most comfortable, and are then apparently content to spend the rest of their lives listening to the chestnuts of that genre over and over again. No wonder these people can't get no satisfaction. Honestly, it's like eating in the same restaurant and ordering the same entrée from age 33 until... death. It's like never visiting a new place, never making new friends, never taking up a new activity. And, for a music nut like me, it's akin to purposely plunging yourself into auditory purgatory. I'd have thought the study's ndings were amiss, but I know many people who listen exclusively to the same music now that they were grooving to eons ago, and who are loath to so much as sample a song minted in this century. Don't get me wrong, I dig old music. I still get my groove on to the tunes of my youth. However, for the most part, I listen to contemporary alternative music. I love the challenges and rewards of discovering new artists and nding new sounds to aurally embrace. Recently, I joined a music club, created by our eldest, wherein each month members submit selections. Which means that on top of any music I track down on my own, I'm now expected to process nine other albums a month and review each. While I often have dif culty nding the time, I never have trouble drumming up the interest. This club has introduced me to an array of artists I may well have never found on my own -- some good, some great, some mediocre and some, well, let me share my review of Hop Along, an indie-folk band from Philadelphia, fronted by Frances Quinlan. "Back in my mid-20s," I wrote, "something grew out of my ear. It grew mean, ugly, and large. I went to a surgeon who deemed it an infected cyst and proceeded to literally strap me down and lance it. It was excruciating, but, relativelyspeaking, a better experience for my ear than listening to the caterwauling of Ms. Hop Along...." No, I was not enamored with Ms. Quinlan, although other club members thought she was sublime. I was playing Hop Along in my car while driving with a friend, a classic rock guy who hasn't bought a new lick of music since 1974. Like me, he expressed a subtle distaste for the band. "Why," he questioned, "would anyone listen to this crap?" "Maybe to, you know, nd out if they like it." Because music, I suppose, is like peace. All I am saying is give it a chance. And for every Hop Along you determine simply isn't in your wheelhouse, you may well nd a Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, or The Lone Bellow that will really turn your crank. -- Andy Juniper can be contacted at ajjuniper@gmail.com, found on Facebook www. facebook.com, or followed on Twitter at www. twitter.com/thesportjesters. 4521 Dundas Street @ Appleby Line 905-335-4603 Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, Call for FREE Estimate plus more (905) 827-8158 · www.rogerslandscaping.org Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Can Be the Answer Alton Dental firmly believes in helping people understand their dental health. For your memories. For always. Before After Mature gardens. Stately mausoleum. Tranquil cremation paths. Choose your special way to preserve precious memories in the timeless beauty of Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. If you are missing teeth, wearing dentures, or confused about "what is best" for you, we invite you to attend one of our free informational seminars. This is a great, no-obligation way to learn more about the different options available for the replacement of missing teeth and the benefits of each option. Meet our team; enjoy the free food and refreshments. We even give away prizes just for attending! At a time of need or when planning ahead, call: 905-257-1100 Look for us on Facebook glenoaks.ca Alton's FREE Implant Seminar · May 26, 6:30 pm Seating is Limited, reserve today! · 905-335-4603 Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial info@altondental.com | www.altondental.com 3164 Ninth Line (403 & Dundas St.), Miss./Oakville, ON Arbor Memorial Inc. Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. SAVE SAV AVE $10