Music And Why It's My Best Friend

     Music. To me, music is like an overly attached friend or pet who never leaves me, because you will never see me without my ear buds in my head. Over the past few years, I have learned just how much I need music to get through the day- it's pretty much an addiction of mine now, but there's something about music that one can't pick out of the top 40 on the radio.
     Let me elaborate: I'm not into pop music (except Demi Lovato). In fact... I'm a metal head. Actually, I'm in to rock in general, but metal is my favorite. I'm also a huge fan of rap music- usually throughout the year I'll switch in between the genres quite a few times. Right now, I'm in my rap phase, which I shouldn't call a phase because over the past year I've pretty much gravitated to rap more then rock, but that's okay. A lot of people put rap in a box, they think it's all about gangs and violence and other bad stuff, but it isn't. Rap is all about success. There's something about it that a lot of people don't hear- yeah it's fun to listen to when you're having a good time or on an ego trip, but it's very complex and creative. The beats are so intense that you can't listen to it without your headphones on full blast. Some of my favorite artists are: Childish Gambino, ScHoolboy Q, Tyler the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt, Drake, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Mellowhype and so many more. It's something you can listen to whenever, it can be calm, or it can be crazy and I absolutely love it.
     As for rock... don't even get me started. Rock has shaped my life for the past four years in a way that I can't explain. The amount of time I have put into the genre, and the number of concerts I have been to wouldn't do me justice. Rock comes with a community, with a gateway to unforgettable memories with people you meet right then and there. The music, to me, is the best genre out there. It's music is so layered and detailed that you could listen to a song ten times and still find new things about it. The lyrics are so meaningful and personal that anyone can't help but relate to them. I could go on forever about the positive affect it's had on me, but I want to go into my favorite bands which are: Pierce the Veil, Parkway Drive, Bring Me The Horizon, Balance and Composure, and The Story so Far. My all time favorite is Pierce the Veil, though. I don't want to sound crazy, so I'll leave the explaining to a sentence: I would not be who I am without their music.
     Music is the love of my life. Whether it be Gambino one day, and Parkway Drive the next, nothing sounds as good as an amazing song feels. Never judge a genre by it's fanbase, and never go a day without it. Personally, I'm not sure what I'd be doing with my life if music wasn't keeping me as happy as I am.