By Grant Wengeler
Music is in many ways a representative of the era it came from.
In a study done by Tom H C Anderson, who runs an online, next-gen market research project, the Y generation’s (people born between the late 80s and early 2000’s) favorite artist is Taylor Swift but number six on the list is the Beatles.
Despite the age difference, the Beatles hold on to their popularity.
According to SFCC Student Margeaux Kliewer listening to alternative music, particularly rock, gives her the energy to stay awake as well as gives her mind something to listen to.
However, certain music may be representing the younger generation in an undesirable way.
According to Landon Hultquist, a running start student at SFCC and a listener who prefers feel-good music, the newer songs are too oriented around sex, drugs, and alcohol. Hultquist prefers music that lets him know that “everything’s okay”.
Landon says the artists are contradictory, and worries how well they are representing the younger generation.
Another SFCC student, Tori Butters, worries about what the effect of popular music may be on children.
“The lyrics can be raunchy,” Butters said. “It makes kids understand adult life earlier than normal.
To experience live music and make your own opinion on modern music, visit on the SUB lounges from 11:30 to 1:30 on February 9th where acoustic artist Will Evans will be performing.