Changing generational dynamics among Estonian post-punk parents and children

Until recently, Estonian subcultures were characterized by strict generational, ethnic and genre-based divisions, as was common during the Soviet era. However, in recent decades, these boundaries have begun to blur to an exceptional extent. Through an examination of five families, we explore contemporary Estonian post-punk fandom as a cross-generational phenomenon to highlight the growing cohesion between age groups within the subculture. Our goal is to answer the following questions: What characterizes intergenerational dynamics within the Estonian post-punk scene? How do parents influence their children’s musical preferences? How do families’ musical tastes reflect shared values within the post-punk scene and Estonia’s broader cultural landscape? Addressing these questions will allow us to illustrate the impact of wider societal trends on family relationships and identity formation within specific cultural contexts.