I’m often denied of my right to play my music in the journalism room; if you ever go in there while us newsies are busy at work you would most likely hear at least three songs blaring from the computers simultaneously. Hanna (Torline, my fellow EIC) and Kristina (Milewski, my other fellow EIC) especially seem to despise my taste in music. Newsflash, you two: not all I listen to is my 168 songs long Britney Spears playlist. Yes, I like a lot of mainstream top 40 songs, but that’s not all I listen to. I also like a lot of alternative and indie music, and I do love me some country occasionally (Hanna and I are sometimes in agreement when she decides to play the latter).

But it’s not just me whose music selections get shot down. Hanna is often scolded for her choice in country music by practically everyone that happens to be in the journalism room while she’s playing it. Kristina, on the other hand, never receives any negative reactions when she plays her music. All of this got me thinking yesterday; no one  is in the position to determine what “good” or “bad” music is. Every person perceives things entirely differently, music included. Some people like Chinese food, some people like Italian food. Some people like cats, some people like dogs. Some people like funny movies, some people like scary movies. And the list just goes on. What I’m trying to say is that no one gets judged for their taste in these sorts of things, but music is a different story for some reason. That’s just silly, people. Some like pop, some like country and some like dubstep. I know this isn’t anything that’s never been said, but people seriously need to quit complaining about other people’s taste in music. Alright, I’m done ranting now.

On another note regarding music, I have been listening nonstop to some new stuff that I’m absolutely loving. Take a look at what’s currently on repeat on my iPod and enjoy.

• “The 20/20 Experience” – Justin Timberlake’s new highly anticipated comeback album that has been sitting pretty on the charts since its Tuesday, March 19 release date
• “The Way (feat. Mac Miller)” by Ariana Grande
• “An Awesome Wave” – The genre-defying album by British group Alt-J that recently debuted in the U.S.
• Azealia Banks – An upcoming female rapper and singer (listen to her super quietly if your parents are home; she’s not afraid to throw out a lot of those good ol’ profanities)
• “Highway Don’t Care (feat. Taylor Swift & Keith Urban)” by Tim McGraw – Hooray for Taylor going back to her country roots.
• “Stay (feat. Mikky Ekko)” by Rihanna
• “Just Give Me a Reason (feat. Nate Ruess)” by P!nk
• “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks (feat. Miley Cyrus)” by Snoop Lion