Music is important to the author, who prefers organic styles from artists like Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, and Muse that express emotion and depth rather than just making money. The author also likes up-and-coming artists with niche followings, such as Lewis Watson, who has an original and unpolluted style despite being popular on Facebook. While acknowledging a weakness for catchy chart music as a teen, the author generally prefers independent artists who are less affected by media and ego.