Newer hybrid genres such as lo-fi and acid jazz fall under the indie umbrella as well.
With emotionally penetrative lyrics and experimental melodies, indie music appeals to the creative intellect. Predictably, individuals who prefer artistic obscurity in music score high in Openness (O) and Neuroticism (N). Are punk and metal listeners actually more rebellious and hot-headed? Similar to rock listeners, punk and metal enthusiasts scored high on Openness (O), however low on Agreeableness (A). Punk / Metalĭo the “ Moooom, believe me, it’s just a phase” songs dominate your playlist? Emotionally-piercing lyrics and maxed-out guitar riffs accompanied by snarky drums mark the punk-metal revolution. Which actually translates to scoring high on Agreeableness (A)! Rockers were also found to be less practical and imaginative, which shows in high Openness (O) scores. RockĬontrary to the popular belief that headbanging rockers are intense and driven-classic rock listeners are actually found to be gentle, intuitive, and even mellow.
Popheads score low on Openness (O) and high on everything other scale in the Big 5, namely Conscientiousness (C), Extraversion (E), Agreeableness (A), and Neuroticism (N). Radio hits, “bops,” or “bangers” garner widespread popularity in record time, and subconsciously appeal to individuals who place value on conventionality. Top Billboard 100 fans are found to be relatively outgoing, socially nervous, and down-to-earth. How does personality influence music taste? Let’s explore the notes: Pop Music itself has the power to evoke an emotion and diminish another under the right context and conditions. Personality and music taste are affected by factors such as culture and peer groups, and even possibly correlated by socioeconomic status. Since the earliest records of drumming, humming, or acapella arrangements, music has been an integral part of humanity. From Prince to Bon Jovi, Britney Spears to Camilla Cabello, Stevie Wonder to Louis Armstrong-music is known to alter moods, promote sales of certain wines, and connect entire communities or tribes.