Liberty is a melting pot of diverse tastes when it comes to pretty much anything, and especially when it comes to music. Some members of the Ledger magazine staff decided to create a playlist showing off their respective music tastes, which you can view using this link.

Jonathan Hall (Adviser)

His favorite song is “Ants Marching” by Dave Matthews Band. He loves the song because he has loved Dave Matthews since growing up. His favorite musical artist is Dave Matthews, but right now he really likes The Head and the Heart, The Killers, and The Lumineers. Hall likes these artists because of their writing and lyrics. His favorite genres are rock and bluegrass because they put him in a good mood.

“I went to The Lumineers concert this summer. I like the song writing and the lyrics,” Hall states. “I like the genres because of the mood they put me in, an upbeat mood, I can use it for anything: to study, work, run, and workout.”

Kay Copeland (12)

Her favorite song is “Black Honey” by Thrice. She likes this song because it’s heavy but dynamic. Her favorite artists are Amy Winehouse and Lil Peep. She likes Amy Winehouse’s music because her music is calming, she said she likes Lil Peep because his music is versatile. Copeland’s favorite genres would be rock, soul, alternative and rap. She likes them simply because it’s what she’s grown to adapt to.

“It’s kind of like a heavy song but also very dynamic in the way that it can be listened to when ever I’m upset or when I’m trying to get into the grind. It’s great and very versatile. It’s not a new song, I just found it on the shuffle feature,” Copeland says, “I have like a grab bag of genres, I can’t be confined by just one.”

Cade Goins (12)

His favorite song is “Dr. Sunshine Is Dead” by Will Wood and the Tapeworms. He said it’s his favorite because Will Wood has a very unique side. He said there are some lines from the song that really stick out. His favorite artist is Bastille because his friend introduced them to him. He likes Bastille’s music because they have a wide collection of songs. He loves that every song tells a story. His favorite genres are indie and alternative rock because there is something for him to connect to.

“I probably wouldn’t have discovered Bastille without my friend. They do a wide collection of stuff, they made ‘Pompeii’ and ‘Happier,'” Goins says. “I like that all of their songs tell a story while other genres repeat the same thing or talk about something not very meaningful.”

Gavin Block (12)

His favorite song right now is “Human Behaviour” by Björk, but of all time he said it is “Yellow” by Coldplay. He really likes “Yellow” because it has a bittersweet sound. His favorite song artist is Coldplay because he feels like he can really connect to their songs. His favorite genre is alternative rock. He likes the use of guitars and how they use percussion.

“‘Yellow’ just has a very bittersweet musical sound that I really like in a lot of other music. Very tender but strong and powerful. There is a very bittersweet longing sentiment in their music,” Block explains.

Taylor Koehnemann (11)

His favorite song is “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. He likes it because anytime he needs motivation he listens to it, it gives him more confidence because the lyrics and instruments go well together. Eminem is his favorite artist because he likes his songs and his messages. His favorite genres are rock and rap. He likes rock because of the instrumentals, and for rap he likes the powerful messages.

“I like a lot of Eminem’s songs and his messages. He is just really not afraid to say what he wants to say and I think he is cool for that,” Koehnemann expresses.

Bryleigh Conley (11)

Her favorite song is “As the World Caves In” by Matt Maltese. The one she is listening to right now is “Beware” by Deftones. She likes “As the World Caves In” because it is dramatic but sad. She likes “Beware” because it’s alternative and rock. Her favorite artist is Ariana Grande but she also likes Ricky Montgomery. She likes Ariana’s music because it helped her with her anxiety, she likes Ricky because his music is chill. The genre she enjoys is alternative.

“I’ve gotten into alternative and rock lately. My favorite song artist is Ariana but Ricky is getting up there he might even surpass her,” Conley said. “When I had anxiety a few years ago, I found Ariana and her music helped me out a lot.”