Music Questions Challenge

Inspired by Ava's entry, I'm answering the music questions challenge, created by TakenVault If you have a site, why not answer it too?

Questions

1. What Are Five Of Your Favorite Albums?

That's difficult! I'll admit I don't listen to many albums, but in no particular order, they'd be:

• Being Funny In A Foreign Language by The 1975
• Born And Raised by John Mayer
• Days Of Thunder by The Midnight
• Beneath The Skin by Of Monsters And Men
• Mylo Xyloto by Coldplay

2. What Are Five Of Your Favorite Songs?

This changes depending on my mood, the time of day, and the year, but right now:

• I Had Some Help by Post Malone
• Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America by The 1975
• Papercuts by Illy
• Nosedive by Post Malone
• Stardew by Purity Ring

3. Favorite Instrument(s)?

I love the sound of the xylophone, the saxophone, a steel-string guitar, janky piano, and a good old-fashioned drum beat. Bass guitars are so underused!

4. What Song Or Album Are You Currently Listening To?

The most recent song I listened to is Coachella by LovelyTheBand.

5. Do You Listen To The Radio? If So, How Often?

Hardly ever! If I'm in Australia, and I'm listening, it's always ABC Classic FM. I love the weekly evening program Screen Sounds.

6. How Often Do You Listen To Music?

Almost every day, multiple times a day. While working, writing, doing household chores...

7. How Often Do You Discover Music? And How Do You Discover Music?

Not as often as I'd like! When I do make the effort... Most song recommendations come from browsing folks' websites and giving them a go or from family.

8. What's A Song Or Album You Enjoy You Wish Had More Recognition?

Context by Explo, an EP released last year. Beautifully chaotic avant-garde art pop.

9. What's Your Favorite Song Of All Time?

Goodness, what a hardest question! Probably... Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall by Coldplay.

10. Has Your Taste In Music Evolved Over The Years?

It has! I had a phase where I only listened to Colbie Caillat and Adele, but I haven't done so for years. I used to love Clean Bandit, but don't anymore. Not sure why!

My musical tastes (as I've gotten more comfortable with admitting I enjoy genres like pop and country/western) have expanded, and for that, I'm grateful. I realize now I'll listen to almost everything from metal to country, provided it has pop sensibilities.

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