In a 2021 analysis, Konstantinos Pappis of Our Culture Mag wrote that "what’s certain is that the role of music is more than just affective or nostalgic; it inhabits a complex and often gendered perspective that may either reinforce or offer an alternative to and an escape from the gaze."
In 2021, Konstantinos Pappis of Our Culture Mag examined that "what is certain is that music’s role extends beyond just emotional or sentimental; it reflects a multifaceted and frequently gendered viewpoint that might either reinforce or provide an alternative to and escape from the gaze."