At Waterloo Records, a jukebox takes us back to 1989, when sharing music meant gathering around and picking a favorite song. Photo by Maddy Ramon 
Listening to music in a record shop doesn’t have to be just through the retail speakers, or headphones from the record player, you can catch a live show. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Music on vinyls are meant to be shared and valued. You can choose to share your music out loud or listen privately. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
At Waterloo Records you can test out different vinyls on a record machine. What makes this different from a normal record player is the connected headphones. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Listening to live music, doesn’t have to be only at a expensive arena, it can be the free show down the street from your house. Sun Radio Southbound Concert 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Hailey, Sun Radio DJ, is programming a live show to be broadcasted live on air.Sun Radio Southbound Concert 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Hailey, Sun Radio DJ, is listening to the live show through headphones, to hear what is being broadcasted live. Sun Radio Southbound Concert 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
The smaller the venue, the more intimate the concert feels with an artist. Love Spells at Antone’s in Austin 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Almost Heaven is known for jumping in the crowd and having fun with their fans. Live music can be enjoyed from the back or front of a venue with Almost Heaven. Almost Heaven at Mohawk 2026. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Listening to music barricade is one of the best ways to feel the music and interact with the artist. Almost Heaven at ACL 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Silent disco’s have various channels of music. Dance to your own song or the same as your friend and the world seems like it is only you and the music. Silent Disco ACL 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Sitting on someone’s shoulders elevates the live music experience. Snow Strippers at ACL 2026 Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
The Vargas sister’s during Audrey Hobert’s song “Silver Jubilee” when she says “I’ma put my drink up, I’ma tell my sister your secrets” ACL 2026. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
The Vargas Sisters love to listen to music together, whether it’s live at a music festival or sharing headphones. Photo by: Maddy Ramon 
Headphones are an essential in today’s age of music. Photo by: Maddy Ramon
Music is an experience everyone can enjoy in their own way. Whether you feel the energy of live music, listen through headphones in your own space, browse at a record shop, or share a favorite song with a friend, music finds its way into everyday life. No matter how we listen, music brings people together and creates moments you will remember forever.
