Music is the healer of all humankind. It helps us soothe ourselves, get ourselves excited, enhance the Big Sad when we want to be in an emotional Stockholm syndrome, and much, much more. Musical tunes are versatile in that way, especially because there are hundreds upon hundreds of different melodic combinations that are in the songs we listen to at any given time. Some people, though, have a superiority complex regarding their music taste. It’s okay; you can admit it. I think my Spotify playlists are pretty sick, too. This is a safe space.

Even if you’re not bumping The Beatles back-to-back like you’re indie older brother, what you like is what matters. We all hold music taste to such high importance because it’s a representation of our feelings and, truly, of humanity. Music goes back countless years and breaks even the most stark language barriers. It’s the universal tongue, and we have the cool musicians of the past and present to thank for it. If you’re feeling extra broodish today and need a self-esteem boost before you get the AUX cord, scroll below.