Hey, whatchya listenin' to??

by Guest Contributors: Alyssa Mae Lara, Gabriela Blanco, and Yessica Hernandez Mazariegos

Tristan Donahue: “Music is a big part of my life. It’s a way to express myself, connect with others, and make me feel at peace. I mostly listen to rock, but I love other genres, however, I mostly listen to rock music throughout the day when I can. I enjoy the sounds of the electric guitar playing and the musicians blaring. My music taste has changed over time. In middle school, I used to listen to hiphop, but I found out about rock and started listening to it more day by day. I listen to music whether I'm studying, doing house chores, relaxing after a long day, or doing nothing. Overall, music is an essential part of my daily routine and provides me with a sense of joy and connection that I could not live without.”

Emilee Pritchard: “Music is a daily routine for me. I listen to indie music or alternative rock, like, The Neighbourhood everyday. The song I listen to the most on repeat is Reflections, sweater weather, and softcore by The Neighbourhood because those songs sound like heaven to me every single time I put it on, but I listen and play their other songs too. I’m sure you’ll like them, so I recommend that you should try and listen to one of their songs I have mentioned before. They make such good music.”

Patrick Lara: “I can say that the music preferences of people are diverse and varied. Different genres of music are popular in different parts of the world and among different cultures. The music you listen to tells a lot about