In this interview, Professor Tim McKenry (Australian Catholic University) goes deeper about his article, "Why Do We Stop Exploring Music As We Get Older?". While most music fans would say, "That's not me," we learn that it's more prevalent in our lives as we age than we realize. Where nostalgia and familiarity breed comfort, we're encouraged to remain engaged with art that challenges our tastes.New episodes of Yesterday's Concert drop every Monday. Check out our previous episodes here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. In addition, you can contact our show at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for the latest news and content.We also host another show: Jam Journals.More: yesterdaysconcert.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices