So you say that you want to understand the Millennial Generation?  You want to know what makes us tick and what we are all about?

Simple: Check our iPods.

Music plays an integral part in the life of young people.  Our music represents who we are.  Our music is our constant companion.  Our music helps to say things that we cannot say, take us places where we cannot go, and be things that we hope to be.  It is not just a small distraction or a form of entertainment; it is personal.  It is intentional.  It is all-encompassing.  Do you think that I am going overboard?  I tell you that I am not.  This is our generation – a generation whose music is a part of life.

Indeed, it is the music of life.  Our music intersects and intertwines with our lives.  We connect with the artists, the lyrics, the rhythms and beats.  We find ourselves – our better selves – in the music that we listen to.  We find parts of us.  The music helps us to tell the stories of our lives.  And maybe this is easier for our generation since we can carry around in our pocket all the music that we own.  Myspace, Lala, and  other websites have allowed even the smallest musical artist to spread the wealth of their talents.  Music is more prevelant, widespread, and accessible than ever before.  Regardless of the reasons – the fact still remains: The Millennial Generation engages with music in ways never seen before.

So you say you want to understand us?

Start with our music.

The music of life.

This is Our Generation.