JAM JOURNAL
Embracing my unserious side through music
Meat Loaf made me cry. No, mom, the singer.
MICHELLE is my favorite band — and it should be yours, too
You’ve never heard of this six-piece pop group, which is an utter crime.
A trip through my parents’ music taste
Growing up, listening to music was always the best part of my family’s long cross-country journeys.
I’m the Anton Ego of music
Songs take me to places beyond reality.
‘Willkommen’ to my rollercoaster of emotions
Musical theater soundtracks help me navigate my ever-changing emotions.
I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
My parents brought me into a ‘semi-charmed life’
Listening to ’90s music makes me feel closer to my parents despite the distance between us.
‘Austin to Boston’ takes me to a better place
A tour documentary reminds me that music is the perfect companion for transport.
Lorde guided me through the twists and turns of growing up
“Pure Heroine” and “Melodrama” will always remind me of coming of age.