In the column 'Listening Habits,' the author reflects on the diminished excitement surrounding music today, viewing it as background noise rather than a focal point of culture. The convenience of music streaming services has reduced the joy of discovery, leading to a resurgence of interest in physical media like vinyl and cassettes. The article also explores the appeal of music leaks, which provide unique stories and fulfill the desires of passionate fans for rarities, allowing them to engage more deeply with music amidst the algorithm-driven landscape.
Unless you're a nerd about it, people don't seem to engage with music with much depth anymore.
In response to this environment, physical media is making a bit of a comeback.
Music leaks are nothing new; obsessives and completists have always clamored for the rarities and the unreleased stuff.
A leaked song or album captures the music fan's imagination like nothing else.
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