Carli Lutz, chief of visual design, said:
“I think Getter has had the most impact on me, especially recently. He’s supported me through my art and inspired me to keep going even when I felt like I wanted to give up on my art and just throw it all away. But, he inspired me to keep pushing and to not care about what people think because there’s always going to be people who support you no matter what.”
Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said:
“I simply cannot say that any one artist has had the most impact on me because my music collection is just too expansive; not to sound like a ‘stereohead’ but it’s true. So, I’ll narrow it down to the women – since it’s Women’s History Month – and choose from the artists whose tracks have been on repeat for me lately and go with India.Arie. For me, it’s almost as if her soft, silky voice massages and plants within me true words of wisdom, hope and encouragement with songs like ‘Talk to Her,’ ‘There’s Hope,’ ‘I Am Not My Hair,’ ‘This Too Shall Pass,’ ‘Wings of Forgiveness’ and ‘Breathe.’”
Skylyr Vanderveer, multimedia manager, said:
“Music has always been a major part of my life. When thinking about the artist that has had the most impact, my mind instantly goes to Bono from U2. My parent’s all-time favorite band is U2 and I have grown up listening to their music. There’s something about knowing how passionate he is about life and his art that inspires me. Bono also donates a lot of his money to those in need. Seeing someone so talented and willing to help the community around him truly does inspire me every day.”
Jenna Kopec, co-editor-in-chief, said:
“I’m never going to admit this to my mother, but if I guess if I had to pick an artist that had a significant impact on me it would be Bon Jovi. My mom has had me listening to that band since I was in diapers. I remember when I was around 10, I finally began to understand ‘Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night’ and it became my I-can-do-anything-song. Every now and then, when life kicks me in the ribs, I listen to it.”
Nicole Chavannes, copy editor, said:
“It’s difficult for me to pinpoint one musical artist that has impacted me most. As with all things, I’m indecisive. Right now, though, the artist that comes to mind is Shakira. Aside from her intelligence, her talent and her body positivity, I also admire the range within her music’s subject matter. I find many of what I think are the facets of womanhood in her music, from independence and strength to heartbreak and being in love, and I think oftentimes I can find a song of hers to listen to no matter my mood.”
