Not just teenagers and homeless people, but anyone around. Its more about the volume than the type of music played. They used to do the same thing at the train station. It’s very annoying, but it works.

There was a viral twitter/x thread recently that having membership system (like Costco) reduces entry of bad people in an institution.

> They believe the music’s association with sophisticated tastes repels unwanted crowds, such as teenagers or homeless people.

I like this comparison.