I’ve been a huge music nerd for quite a while now, constantly trying to explore as much as I can and even learning to make my own from time to time. I hate people who are stuck up when it comes to talking about music as that makes every conversation so lame and uncomfortable, JUST BE NICE!

Here are ten albums I would consider the foundation of my love for music as of 2024.

• Owl City - Ocean Eyes, 2009, Electro-pop

  - I’ve loved this album ever since I was a kid and it came out, I bought Fireflies on Itunes and played it over and over religiously, The album is a sugary pop album with energetic synths and passionate expressions of love, and the occasional heartbreak, while seeing the world through the lens of a dream. A lot of people don’t like this album, and that use to bother me, but now I couldn’t be prouder to tell even the most stuck up music nerd that this remains my favorite album ever.

• Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell, 2015, Singer-Songwriter

  - This album changed my perspective on how to approach the hurdle of death and its complexities. It is also underrated for its elements of ambient soundscapes that elevate the emotions being portrayed in the incredible writing. Stevens has always been a multi-talented musician, but with this record he proved that even with the simplest palette, he can put together some of the most compelling music that will break your heart without a doubt.