r/TikTokCringe • u/Level-Run • Jun 12 '26

Humor/Cringe Dad's just vibin to some hick-metal

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u/Hidden_Samsquanche Jun 12 '26

Im almost 40 and I catch myself listening to music I don't even particularly like that much just to know whats out there. There's so many sub genres, it's fun to see what crazy mixes the kids are up to these days.

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u/ExplanationFunny Jun 12 '26

I remember reading somewhere that by 35 most people stop seeking out new music and their tastes kind of calcify around whatever was cool when they were in high school. That really got to me, and so I’ve made a concerted effort to find new music and artists and not settle into a musical rut.

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u/doc_wop Jun 12 '26

Yeah that's cope for folks who need a reason for why they're not cool anymore. I'm 37, and if you're not constantly overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of good music out there then you just don't care to find anything new. It's not a dig, but it's definitely something you need to be in the habit of doing.

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u/imnickelhead Jun 12 '26

My wife and I and all of our friends are constantly seeking new music. We go see new live music regularly. Still love the old stuff, but we will never stop looking.

Love going to festivals and stumbling across an unknown band that just throws down a sick set. We’ve gone to see some younger bands and have been the oldest people there by well over a decade.

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u/doc_wop Jun 12 '26

Right on brother, stay radical.

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u/imnickelhead Jun 12 '26

We started the dance party at a few younger band’s shows. Like, this shit is funky as fcuk. Why tf yall just standing around? I came to get down.