The Arts

Revival of positive nostalgic music during the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK: evidence from Spotify streaming data

T. Y. Yeung

This study reveals intriguing shifts in music listening habits during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, highlighting a fascinating surge in the appeal of songs older than five years. Conducted by Timothy Yu-Cheong Yeung, it uncovers the complexities of nostalgia and music preferences in uncertain times.

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Abstract

This study uses Spotify streaming data from the UK to examine changes in music listening behavior during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. It finds a significant increase in listening to songs older than five years compared to the pre-lockdown period, a trend not observed in 2019. This increase occurred for both positive and negative songs, suggesting that nostalgia-seeking behavior, while potentially reinforced by a preference for positive music, was not solely driven by a positivity bias.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Mar 29, 2023

Authors

Timothy Yu-Cheong Yeung

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