The musician's Honest Song Choices: Unpacking His Soundtrack of Life

The first song I fell in love with
On a crisp seasonal day, I was home sick when I was six years old. My mother wondered, "Is it true you don't know the Beatles?" She put on Help! the film, following that I kept replaying it using her device throughout the day.

My karaoke go-to
Anything David Bowie is really fun, including Fame and Queen Bitch. Nobody replicates Bowie, yet I adore the vibe. I recently tried Save Me by the artist Aimee Mann, which didn't engage the crowd, but I had fun.

The debut physical music I owned
Kids my age liked Paradise from Coldplay, thus I purchased Mylo Xyloto from the retail chain. It was during my first LA visit. I decided to buy albums. I bought Coldplay and Thriller simultaneously.

The music with all words in my head
My older brother owned Incredibad from the comedy group on CD. He had it on regularly during drives. As a youth listening to content deemed inappropriate proved thrilling.

The ideal party track
This classic from The Emotions as it appears cheerful. The rhythm is ideal. It's pleasant to hear, cool and challenging, therefore fitting for various tastes.

The track I avoid now
As I explored rock music, I adored Guns N' Roses. Initially experiencing Sweet Child O' Mine, I got hooked, but now I can't hear it.

The perfect number to reinterpret
Currently, my band and I play Another Girl, Another Planet. I love that song.

The song that changed my life
I'm featured in the visual for the Pup song. I acted as the youthful counterpart of the singer. It was my first music video. It awakened me to louder music, guiding me to indie realms.

The tear-jerking melody
Belinda Says by Alvvays.

The memorial service music
We share a private humor about this topic. I might not actually select it, but Half Gate by Grizzly Bear.

Amanda Bauer
Amanda Bauer

A structural engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing sustainable building solutions and sharing industry insights.