Meet the Fall/Winter 2020 You Matter Blogger Council!

Name: Jade
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 23
Living in: Michigan 
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why?  I could listen to anything by All Time Low or The Maine on repeat forever! Both bands have several songs that mean a lot to me lyrically, their albums span all sorts of different vibes/moods, and they’re bands who truly care about the fans, too.

Name: Celia
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 18
Living in: I live in Tennessee for school, but I am from Massachusetts!
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? I could (and do) listen to Maggie Rogers all day every day.

Name: Alyssa
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 19
Living in: New York City
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? Arctic Monkeys. Every album has a completely different vibe, so there’s always one that matches my mood. The lyrics and vocals are incredible and their music never gets old.

Name: Chloe
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 17
Living in: New Jersey
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? Recently, I got into this band called Saint Motel by a friend’s recommendation. I love all their music, but I have to say my favorite album is “The Original Motion Soundtrack: Pt. 2.”

Name: Jai
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 17
Living in: Texas
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? ChloexHalle. They’re so creative and intricate, caring about every detail, every word, and melody in their music. As well as being transparent about what they have and/or are going through behind the mask of fame. They, in my opinion, are very talented artists 🙂

Name: Ashley
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 25
Living in: Colorado
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? Tracy Chapman. Her song “Fast Car” specifically speaks to my soul and has saved my life on multiple occasions.

Name:  Matt
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Age: 16
Living in: California
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? I could listen to The Weeknd and Frank Ocean on repeat because I just vibe with their music so much. They have music for every mood.

Name:  Brynne
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 13
Living in: Illinois
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? Billy Joel, because his songs are like really wild poems that are not only fun to listen to, but also witty and full of deeper meanings!

Name: Mackenzie S.
Age: 17
Living in: Arizona
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? I love the Beatles because they are the first bands to experience with so many different genres of music. Each one of them is beautiful and meaningful to listen to as it makes me feel like I am in Penny Lane or watching the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band! I grew up listening to them and they will always be a close favorite of mine.

Name: Sarah
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 19
Living in: Massachusetts
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? The album I listen to on repeat is definitely The Sunset Tree by the Mountain Goats. It has a lot of memories attached to it for me and I find it especially helpful to listen to during hard times.

Name: Sam
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Age: 19
Living in: Massachusetts
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? I could listen to Kendrick Lamar 24/7. I have been a fan forever and the music has been helpful for coping these past few months.

Name: Mackenzie H.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Age: 22
Living in: Connecticut
What song or album can you listen to on repeat and why? In the midst of school exam stress, music is a big stress reliever for me. I enjoy country music and I am currently loving listening to,  Luke Combs new album, ‘ What You See Ain’t Always What You Get’.