Oh Snap! You’re 28 and Stuck on a Music Loop?
Keeping the same playlist on repeat all day? That’s a familiar (no pun intended) feel‑good vibe for most folks who’ve hit the late twenties. According to a recent study by the streaming service Deezer, the average person falls into what they call “musical paralysis” — basically, the brain stops craving new tunes and only plays the old favorites — at just 27 years and 11 months.
New‑Song High‑Point
The sweet spot for discovering fresh tracks is a solid three‑years earlier. On average, 25‑year‑olds were jamming to at least 10 brand‑new songs every week before their musical curiosity started to dip.
What the Numbers Play
- Deezer surveyed 5,000 adults online in Brazil, Britain, France, Germany, and the United States.
- Brazilers entered the “musical paralysis” zone the earliest — at 23 years and 2 months.
- Germans kept their ears open the longest, not succumbing until around 31 years.
Why the Stuck‑in‑a‑Loop Feeling?
Most participants admitted they’d love to hear more new music, but a handful of real‑life factors kept their ears closed:
- “Busy work schedules” were the top reason.
- Child care responsibilities also played a part.
- And let’s not forget the overwhelming maze of choices in today’s playlists.
Deezer’s New Solution
While they rolled out this survey, Deezer also turned the spotlight on its Flow feature, a smart mix of beloved tracks and fresh recommendations tailored to what you’ve listened to before.
Deezer competes with the big names like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. Based in Paris, it’s already got 14 million active users each month.
