Typical College Student, Not So Typical Music

Everyone knows the collegiate stereotype. The college lifestyle is almost completely based around music. People wear t-shirts of their favorite bands. At almost every party there are bass-thumping songs blasting under conversations and dancing. All across campus, people are listening to iPods waiting for classes to start.

Of course, there are the music stereotypes along with those collegiate stereotypes. "I listen to rap" or "I listen to rock" are the statements usually heard (And don't forget Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson- both are successful thanks to college kids).

However, that stereotype is slowly fading. Jessica, a freshman at Georgia State University says that she likes "anything from classic rock to alternative to Lil' Wayne."

She developed the taste for her music preferences during her sophomore year in high school. Her preferences are still with her, but are not limited to those styles.

"I don't really listen to country, but I have respect for all types of music," she says.

Lately, more and more people (I've noticed, at least) are thinking the same way. No one says "I only listen to [insert genre here]" anymore. It's all about having variety and respecting what each genre brings to the table.

Honestly, I prefer it this way. Like Jessica, I'm not the biggest fan of country music. I do respect the genre (I even listen to Johnny Cash sometimes!) and what progression has been made in the field.

But the real question is what do you think?

The music industry owes it all to us - the fans. What we like (or what we buy) drives the industry.

So, leave a comment about your favorite music (bands, artists, etc.). But I challenge you to listen to something you usually wouldn't and tell me your feelings on that as well.

You never know. You might actually enjoy country music after all.