Urban living expands musical tastes but reduces shared preferences, study finds

If your commute involves packed subway cars, chances are your headphones are piping something rather different from your seatmate's. A new study analyzing individuals' listening patterns suggests that urban living not only exposes people to a wider array of sounds, but also pulls listeners apart, taste-wise, from those sitting right beside them.

Jun 10, 2025 - 17:48
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If your commute involves packed subway cars, chances are your headphones are piping something rather different from your seatmate's. A new study analyzing individuals' listening patterns suggests that urban living not only exposes people to a wider array of sounds, but also pulls listeners apart, taste-wise, from those sitting right beside them.