For my contribution, I’m picking “Boxcar” by Jawbreaker. Our first touring experience was with them, and the way the crowd reacted to this song every night is so ingrained in my memory. I love the attitude in the song, and the fun energy that captures exactly what I love about punk music.

“Germfree Adolescence” by X-Ray Spex! This was one of the first songs we ever learned, when we still didn’t really know how to play our instruments. I have nothing but fond memories of playing it and it brought such a fun and carefree attitude to the set every time. It was one of the few songs I didn’t play drums on and could just sing in the front. Also having been around 8 or 9, I learned about deodorant and was very sure to wear it.

I’m choosing “Attitude” by Bad Brains. Their self-titled album was the first punk record I discovered completely on my own, without my parents’ musical influence. “Attitude” captures everything I love about punk—raw energy, intensity, and being unapologetically yourself. It will always be special to me because it was the beginning of discovering punk on my own // the beginning of my punk journey!!

Trap Girl is one of my favorite bands ever. They sing with such a beautiful blend of ferocity, danger, and love. Trap Girl’s music not only compels the listener to dance, but also encourages us to fight tooth and nail for the people we love.