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Morgan Huettl goes into detail about how a song helped her get through past relationships.

Gina Knudson reflects on her bond with Sadee to the sound of Billie Eilish.

For UWM student Kamryn Rabon, ‘As,’ by Stevie Wonder, reminds her of connections to her partner, her social work major, and her mother.

After losing sight of what was most important in his life, a father focused on a song that helps him stay grounded and thankful for what he has.  

AJ Folino, bass player for the Milwaukee band ‘Alley Eyes,’ talks about his band’s favorite song, “Killing Time.”

John Warkaske shares how All Blues has impacted the way he listens to and plays jazz music.

Robert George Jr. is captivated by Jeff Buckley’s voice and the poetic lyricism that takes him back to the first time he ever heard Buckley’s music.

A 27-year-old engineer listens to heavy metal while working because it helps him concentrate and turns the gears in his head.

Grace Santiago, a journalism major at UW-Milwaukee, shares the story of a bond with their feline companion, Kevin, and how the kitty remains Grace’s loyal and supportive friend.

Steph Perez, a junior double major, had the best and scariest time of her life working at Alpine Valley Music Theatre over the summer.

While Lance Wright doesn’t play on a team, he uses basketball to stay in shape, improve himself, and connect to his community.

This project was created through a journalism class at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies Department. This work was made possible through the support of MPC Endowment Ltd., the philanthropic affiliate of the Milwaukee Press Club.