Streams are made of this: will digital platforms change our musical memories?

So many of our most precious memories are anchored in particular songs. But does the easy availability of every track spell the end of that? Jude Rogers and her young son compare music notes

The second we get in the car, my son strikes up his familiar tune. I want my playlist, Mum!" Put your belt on, young man. Pleeease?" Some politeness for a change. Belt. Now.

I get a second's sweet peace as I hear the clunk-click. Then the noise: Mum! I need my playlist right now!"