Music plays a huge role in people’s lives. Music has always played an important part in a younger kid’s life, and there are more options to pick from today than there ever has been. Apps like Spotify and Apple Music give access to a wide variety of genres. Music lets people express themselves just through what they listen to. 

Pop

Pop music is a favorite of many. Pop artists like Taylor Swift, Tate McRae, and Sabrina Carpenter have been on the rise. About 52% of teenagers in the United States say that pop is their favorite genre of music. Pop sparks a fun, energetic spark into daily lives. The light-hearted vibes let people go through their emotions. Pop music is on the rise selling out stadiums day after day.

Rap and Hip-Hop

This genre of music often starts to rise in popularity within high schools. Drake, Travis Scott, and Kendrick Lamar are some of the fan favorites. Rap often has a heavy beat with fast paced lyrics. Rap has found a place in the hearts of many students in the North Allegheny District. Even some of our own students have found a passion for rap creating their own songs. With its strong rhythms it creates an escape for people to tell a story showcasing the struggles or joys in a person’s life. 

Indie

Indie has been a long lost form of music. The sound is something that you do not often get to hear on the radio. Indie music creates a strong sense of self. Letting artists have an unique sound with an individual authentic voice. Often these indie artists, Conan Gray, Lana Del Ray, and The Killers, have started off small and grown popular on social media bases. Places like TikTok and Youtube spread indie music trends. Leaking the beautiful sound of indie music to the ears of others.

Music plays a powerful role in teenagers’ lives, shaping the way they think, feel, and express themselves. The secret meanings behind the melodies of each song can help people understand their emotions. Each genre plays their own role in helping someone showing what might be going on. Many teens often use music as an outlet from the stresses of the world they are starting to live in. Music is one of the many ways they can even connect with each other. Having similar favorite artists can inspire them to share how they feel. Songs can give comfort in tough times or motivation to keep going. This can shape a person’s identity creating a community around them.