I found them as a kid from the radio and just thought their songs were cool, when I got older into my teen years, I began to relate to the lyrics and when my life got pretty hard because of some mental health issues, they were always there. Everything around me was changing but they weren’t. I got the chance to see them in concert in June of 2022 for their oko tour and it was the best experience of my life. I cannot wait to see them this year for the tmm tour. – @Ronnie_schmid_ #135

AJR is one of a kind, but most importantly, they are always 100% their true selves. – @jackbrzenk #255

I am a fan of their lyrical work and production. I honestly find it incredible that they have made such outstanding piece. Each song tells a story, not only in the lyrics but also the instruments, everything goes on a journey. Another reason that I am a fan is truly because of them. Each song I feel is personal to them and the fact that they feel like they can share these songs with the world, is truly inspiring. They are true to themselves and their work and it never is in doubt. Their growth over the years has been amazing and the fact that I am able to listen to their music and see them do what they love is truly remarkable, I am extremely grateful for them and what they’ve done. – @_Thatsmypie_ #103

The passion they share for the music, performances and the fans. I’ve never seen a group give everything they have into every song like them. – @KielieghC #132

I listen to every one of their songs, I’ve been to 2 concerts and I hope to go to more. AJR is my favorite band of all time and I don’t think that’s changing any time soon. – Jay.arlo.w #164

I’m a fan of AJR because of inertia. I heard the chorus from a tiktok. The chorus made me curious of what inertia meant beyond a physics term. I find it catchy like every song of theirs. – @xEllyFlowerz #311

The way AJR writes lyrics of something hitting personal and close to home, and create music with those lyrics over it that (to me) make it seem like the rest of the world is ignore the meaning of the lyrics… Just the amazing minds behind the lyrics and the music is what makes me a fan! – melissal.willems #171

What made me a fan of them is how several of their songs can express different life situations that I have lived and still have yet to live. But they tell them in a different way, not so ‘sad’, if I can say it in that way, and that’s what I like about them. – kap1_c #167

All the songs describes my feellings and my experiences, the music and the rythms are incredible, Jack is so relatable, their career… All of them is so beautiful and they helped me when I didnt have anyone else. – d.annyy_2 #226

The first full album i heard was OKO, i found the album really good! so then i was thinking what are the other songs like? and i looked for their other songs and realized i found an artist thats just like me! i do have a soft spot for 3 songs, and those are 2085, sober up and next up forever as these are my favorites/one of my first songs that i listened to. – @drxxonz #088

AJR’s genuity is what makes me a fan of them. From my first concert ever in 2014, that is what made me love them so much. They didn’t care how many fans were there, they were just so happy to be performing for people and having a great time doing so. For the last ten years I’ve seen them grow into these amazing human beings while also getting see their successful musical journey along the way. I’m glad AJR have finally found their ‘website’ full of people who finally see the world the way they do. ^_^ – @FanofAJR #300

What makes me a fan of AJR is the dedication they put into everything they do! I appreciate that AJR always strives to make every one of their experiences feel special, despite their growing fame! When I saw AJR in concert for the first time on The Maybe Man tour, I felt like I was in a different world; a world where there was no judgement, a world where I could be myself and not care! For the first time, I felt free to be myself and I will forever honor AJR for creating a space where I could truly be me! – @PNDA_Music #076

They’ve been able to bring me closer to the fandom and been able to bring me peace during moments where the storms of life just keep on hitting. Their album Neotheater helped get me through my very first heartbreaks and is so special to me so I thank them from the bottom of my heart for that. – @sarahtonin3021 #267

I can’t imagine where i would be without them, i literally get anxious when i think about not having this band. this album and tour helped save my life, this year has been extremely hard for me for many reasons and TMM Boston had me feeling real happiness for the first time in months. so many tears of joy were shed that night and ever since then my life has been slowly but surely getting better, this band showed me how to be myself 💛 – @2legsrbroken #282

It’s so easy to love AJR. I’ve watched them & their careers blow up [in all the cities ;]] and I can’t help feel like a proud big sister. They are some of the kindest, most creative, & most captivating people I’ve ever known and I can’t wait to support them for infinity more years. – @Loveee09 #252

I love how their music sounds upbeat and has a spirit lifting sound but their lyrics still talk about real stuff and real feelings that not a lot of artists go into. It always makes my day better and I love listening to their music. – @softballcatcher_37113 #211

It’s difficult to put into words everything that makes me a fan. The music is relatable to the various struggles someone faces. The instrumentals are always amazing. The shows that they put on from what I’ve seen are inspiring, and an amazing time for anyone, even if you haven’t heard their music before. The fans are incredibly sweet to one another and we all find community in. – @PaperSmile6 #241

I’m a fan of AJR because their music helps me feel something. I’ve had some very hard times but there’s something about the vocals, the instruments and the feel of the songs that is so relaxing or energizing. I’m not a fan cuz I have all their merch or I’ve gone to all their concerts, I’m a fan because I love how the music makes me feel. – @maddymoolou #194

Something about their style. Their songs are so relatable to me, especially now that I’m an adult, and I feel like their lyrics are a real slice of life. They’re so wacky and silly, and yet so able to hit home with their words. There’s definitely nobody else quite like them, and that’s the amazing thing. – Dana C. #013

AJR has undoubtedly made me happier, with their music I’ve learned to comprehend my feelings better and how to express them. – @AJandyy #283

I love their amazingly unique music style as well as there in depth and meaningful yet relatable lyrics. – @NFTsAreThePast #320

What makes me an AJR fan is their music, the members, and the overall feeling they give me. Like I’ve been feeling pretty down recently, and their music has helped me cope. It’s pretty cool to know that there’s a music group that I can listen to that’ll help me through tough shit. – startled_sparks #215

AJR has saved my life so many times, when I went through the lowest point in my life, one morning I had stayed home from school and was planning to unalive myself, I remember picking up the medicine bottle but just as I did Karma started playing. That song, hell, the whole album saved my life and for that, I’m eternally grateful. <3 – @Blissscripts #068

I have always enjoyed AJR, but during COVID when they did the One Spectacular Night stream I checked it out, having not much else to do during lockdowns. The performance was absolutely amazing, I had never seen anything like it before. I laughed, I cried and I finally felt a spark of hope, in what felt like such a long time because of the obstacles COVID put us all through. I’m not typically the concert type, but after seeing the live stream and knowing you would be coming to Boston, I knew I had to go. <3 – handwrittenhailey #297

Bang made me a fan. I heard it on the radio during 2021 and I really liked it. When I got home I looked up the band and listened to some of their other songs. I have been a fan ever since and can’t wait to see their show again. ❤️ – skatergirlchloesophia #175

What makes me a fan of AJR is that the are unapologetically themselves and they don’t care what people think about them. – @sydtumbokon #086

I first found their music in 2019, and fell in love with the lyrics and found my favorite album later that year. – @hiddenflame_4 #198

AJR had helped me in a really tough time when I was trying to figure out who I was. I had known the song weak for so many years, 100 bad days for a few, and randomly I thought about those songs. I started getting invested and found out who I was. Their music saved me in so many ways. Thank you Adam, Jack, and Ryan. I can’t wait to see what you do next. – jacob.whitworth09 #214

Humpty Dumpty” and “Inertia” are my two favorite songs. I relate to those two songs the most. Being in the hospital a lot is very rough, and those two songs just encompass how I feel. Seeing them perform those two songs on tour was great, and I’m so grateful that I have been able to see them on tour twice. These three brothers produce great music, and I don’t know where my life would be without them. – @loroleh #072

I am inspired by their creativity. As a Creative myself, I can connect with AJR by the way they expand their horizons in their music and creative visions (from their music videos to their stage productions). What makes their music and their creations/live art so special is their heart. Whether if it their songs (that pulls your heart strings and ignites your mind) or there unqiue and mindblowing presentations (flying on stage, making shadows come to live, real-life giants), it takes the heart with teamwork/a community that connect with us fans (and those who need a lift in their lives). AJR’s heART makes their ART meaningful! – @raphaconrad #309

The storytelling, the funky instruments, and the way the shows are so theatrical and in-depth. They’re absolutely magical. – @waterpawkz #064

AJR has words for all the weird and ugly feelings that come with growing up and living life. They get what it’s like to feel alone, to doubt yourself, to run into things in life that change you even if you don’t want them to. They take those feelings and turn them into this giant, fantastical, indescribable thing that makes me feel so much more alive and so much less alone. Their music embodies all the hardest parts of being human and makes me want to sing, dance, smile, and cry about it all – sometimes all at once. And when I needed them most, they heard me. They told parts of my story that I felt like no one around me would ever hear or understand, and for that, I am eternally grateful. <3 – @onelastpun #018

Their kindness and how everything about them makes me feel like I found a home. My best friends, their shows, everything. I’ve never felt so loved and respected in a room full of people in my life, and not only that, but by the band themselves. So lucky to have them in my life. – @sadorchestra #234

The style and production of songs has always made me proud to be a fan. Using such unique sounds and adding cool little details to songs is such an amazing part of what makes AJR! – @thedoctersings #247

The first song I started listening to was it’s on us, then I listened to the first 3 albums and after that as each new album came out I just got more and more obsessed with their music. – @georgie_kelly7 #159

I first heard ‘I’m Ready’ in 2015, and I’ve been a fan ever since. I saw them in concert in 2017, and it’s the best concert I’ve ever seen, back when they didn’t have the budget I’m sure they do now. Everything they do is creative, meaningful, and inspiring. The effort they put into the music and the production is incredible and what every artist should aspire to do. – Anne.krueger #007

Their lyrics always always always manage to capture how I’m feeling anytime they release a song! I can listen back to their older albums and think “this is everything I felt back then” and it’s so comforting. Their ability to take weird sounds and weird concepts and turn it into a complete bop absolutely blows my mind! And then my first concert being their Seattle show for TMM tour! Unforgettable experience, spectacular time, I’ve never ever been so happy and comfortable and ahhhhh – Mckaww.art #129

Come Hang Out, Karma, and Christmas in June have always been my to go songs. The fear of missing out, not getting anything in return, and not having enough time for friends and family have been issues i’ve been struggling with for years now. AJR puts all these struggles I’ve had into words, something I wasn’t able to do for myself. – @okocody #104

AJR makes me feel seen and heard. Anytime I am listening to their music I feel at home and I know other people are experiencing the world in the same way I am. Watching this band go from playing small venues to massive arenas has brought me so much joy. I am proud to be a fan of AJR because it seems like all three of them care so deeply for each other, their music, and us as fans. My dad got diagnosed with early on set Alzheimer’s the same time God Is Really Real came out and it further deepened my love for the band. Getting to go to four different dates of this maybe man tour has been such a blessing and I’m so grateful that these young men are performing to people who think like them. Thank you Adam Jack and Ryan for saying fuck those high school bullies, fuck the record labels, and fuck the internet trolls. You guys are incredibly talented and I am so grateful to be able to watch you for many years to come. – @dylan_kort1 #078

The lyrics are so relatable and I feel like things I can’t even explain myself are put into words. The music itself is so unique and all my favourite elements combined! The fan base is so lovely and really inspires me to be myself and helped me through the toughest years of my life. I love how caring AJR are towards their fans and the environment and I believe that all musical artists should be this way. Honestly my favourite group of people. – atlanta._.white #216

The topics and the realness makes me a fan. The songs never fail to actually describe how you’re feeling and let everybody else who is dealing with the same problems actually feel heard and understood for once. the first song that got me hooked was surprisingly “my play” because of personal connection to the verses and hearing something being talked about when i’ve heard it from no other artist. – @HoneyV_Comb #130

They are REAL. I have never seen a band so open with themselves, their music and their behind the scenes. I see this with the Tour Docs especially. I love their down-to-earth personalities. – @taylorahunt #224

God, so many things. I’m a big fan of lyricism, and the way they write their lyrics is really down-to-earth and relatable. Whether it’s about growing up or learning to accept who you are as a person, I’ll sing their lyrics and know they feel just how I do. I also love Ryan’s producing style. All of the melodies, instruments, effects, or whatever else always make each song so unique and awesome to listen to. Lastly, their comedy. I just recently went to the TMM tour show in Orlando, and they found a way to integrate really funny comedy skits into their Broadway-like storytelling show, and it was amazing. Watching an interview and hearing them just be blatantly funny is always fun too. Anyways, if you guys see this, love you!!! – @notsuperlol #056

Netflix trip got me hooked and then karma got me through my first year of college with lockdowns and assignment weeks when you haven’t been to school for any lessons (again lockdown) that was such a hard time and got through it all cause of AJR. – @100BadIdeas #245

What makes me a fan are the lyrics, messages in the lyrics, and the convictions in which they are sung. The guys are just good people and I like to support that. – Littlecampbell4 #116

The song that made me a fan was World’s Smallest Violin. It was the first song I listened within context of the band and it really helped me realize that my problems may be smaller than other peoples’, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t valid. I don’t know how, but they always manage to put my thoughts into words behind absolutely spectacular musical production. No matter what I’m feeling, there’s always a song of theirs that supplies catharsis. Artistically, they represent things that I wish to accomplish. I want to sing, play instruments, design a production, be comedic, perform magic on stage with projections and lights, and have fun with it, all at the same time. It makes me feel like if someone else can do it, I can do it too in my own way. They have inspired me so much and I can’t imagine not having their music to help me through some of the hardest times of my life. – @kitkatbar31 #134

Everything. Their passion and love for music, and their ability to put on an amazing show, make them stand out to me, and Jack has one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard (and I fucking love his hat). – @2legsrbroken #040

I love every single album. I started being a fan in the OKO era, but my love was continued at the release of TMM. The reason why AJR rises above all is because of their uniqueness. Every other artist is saying how they do things differently, but AJR is the only one that truly does. My main playlist is like 50 of their songs, and 5 from other artists. AJR is and will forever be my favorite artist. – LukeO.11 #140

I love how experimental and fun their music is whilst also being so relatable. – reoccurringdaysblurring #203

The odd but extremely unique instrumentals were one of the first things I would hear while listening to an AJR song. Not only that but also the odd metaphorical sounds and lyrics there are in so many different songs. I remember really liking ‘Break My Face’ a few years back because it was such an interesting song title that made it sound kind of sad? But it wasn’t, in fact it always put me in a good mood whenever I listened to it. There’s the wide variety of songs that are deep, dumb, or something you just have to shrug off which I can relate a lot to so many different songs. They overthink so I don’t have to. Things like that really make me a fan of AJR 🙂 – trinluvscows #238

Way Less Sad for me through one of the hardest times of my life. I had just quit a job that was treating me horribly and I was very anxious about the decision because I was the main breadwinner and hadn’t gotten anything else lined up yet. Way Less Sad was the song I listened to as I cried and then as I got past it and got a new job, it was the song I listened to while realizing that I was actually, finally happy with my life. – Megan Gonzalez #128

There is no other music like this. The rawness, the orchestral sound, and the obvious love of them doing it that seeps into the music. I relate to them in the worst and best ways, and I find it incredibly comforting. Especially after getting to talk to them multiple times now. – @ocentofonti #044

The way you talk with your fans, your music, your tours they’re everything to me! I’m an AJR fan because I find your music really relatable and really catchy which makes the songs easy to listen to. The song that made me a fan would be “100 bad days”. I just couldn’t stop listening to it because I just loved the beat, the vocals, everything! This was probably one of the first songs that I could just listen to on repeat and never get bored of, it lightened up my whole world and I am really thankful for that. Love you and hope you’re doing well!❤️ – @RA3SH3LL #183

What made me a fan of AJR was “Way Less Sad.” The song’s groove had me humming it for days. The lyrics resonated with me because of the stress and suicidal thoughts I had. – @Dorcupi #046

While I had known about AJR for a while before, I’d say “Way Less Sad” is the song that really made me a fan. It really helped me feel better when I was down. – @imaok_imaok #019

I love their youthful, philosophical, deep approach to the modern world, singing about things that matter while also acknowledging our weaknesses, inabilities, brokenness, illnesses, and ignorance. They give me hope and remind me that some people actually care and relate to the problems we’re all going through but don’t know how to express. – @ObjectivelyLuc #005

I am a fan of AJR because of how unique they are. They are not afraid to express themselves through their music, no matter how “different” it sounds. They have a real love and passion for music and are very genuine people. Listening to their albums is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible. Not only are they so genuine and real, but the production is so detailed and special. Watching how Ryan produces the songs makes you appreciate the music even more. AJR is very special to me and no one could replicate what they do. – RaynieRamirez09 #306

I’m a fan because well they talk about topics I relate to obviously but more than that they have a way of filling the space in their songs. Every song feels so full of life and I can just fall into a new world with each one every time. So that’s why I’m a fan each song is like a new world for me. – sage_seraph_ #220

It is so hard to put into words what makes me a fan of AJR because it is honestly everything about them. They are incredibly talented, yet humble individuals who are unapologetically themselves. The music AJR creates is so deep and meaningful and is a reminder that live can be good and also really shitty, but no matter what I am not alone. I truly have never seen myself in music like I see myself in AJR’s songs. My all time favorite song is Humpty Dumpty. The first time I heard Humpty Dumpty, I immediately started to cry. Never in my life have I felt so seen by a song. It is comforting to know that there are others out there who feel like I do. Whether it be listening to their music after a shitty day at work or taking a road trip to see them perform with my best friend, AJR will always be a constant source of comfort and happiness for me. – @3oclockjack #240

I became an AJR fan when I believe I heard Weak playing on the radio one night during a trip to Las Vegas. The song was catchy and I couldn’t help but sing along to it without knowing the lyrics. I didn’t know it was an AJR song and that kept happening when I got obsessed with 100 bad days and eventually Karma. When I found out these songs were by the same people, I ended up binge listening to all of the songs they released and got obsessed with all of them instantly. My partner who also loves their music and is also a fan, talks about their music and what they release next with me. – one_rainbow_jennybean #174

I really clung to AJR’s music when I was in a rough mental state. OK Orchestra was an album I could listen to and feel like I’m not alone in how I felt. specifically, jacks speech during the OKO tour really stuck with me, as someone who also has OCD. – @imaok_imaok #261

AJR are my on-call therapist. Their music is always there whenever I need it. – imwaylesssad #253

I’m a fan of AJR because they were there when others couldn’t be. They were people who made songs about things that I was and still feel and go through. The music is so different so many different collages of music and everyday sounds people would consider noise. Every song is a work of art that tells a story of what they have gone through. It’s just so freaking powerful and they inspire me to do better as a person and work through my issues instead of avoiding them. They do so much good. – @Welc0me.to.my.W0rld #315

AJR has impacted my life by giving me a perspective that I can relate to. I find all of my hardships and insecurities in their music, and they’ve helped me realize that I’m not alone. They’ve inspired me to write, to perform, and to spread the same exact message that no one is alone. They have helped me through some of my toughest days by simply having written a song, and I find that so special. – @jackbrzenk #268

AJR has a neat way of bringing light to bleak situations. I’m a fan of AJR because they aren’t afraid to be themselves. Even if they’ve had doubts before, they incorporate that vulnerability into their music. This is the first group that has ever encouraged me to be unapologetically myself. I’ve struggled so much in the past few years, and knowing that I’m not alone in my struggles has brought me so much comfort. Something about the idea of the stages of life being condensed into a 12-track, 3-minute song album blows my mind. I still to this day tell my boyfriend every day that “my favorite color is you.” This group has overall just changed my life for the better (and I luckily just saw them in concert)! – @QueenMendesSlay #029

I am a huge fan of your music because it has helped me out of some of the darkest thoughts in my head. You guys speak the truth of what it feels like to not be understood and the fact that you guys don’t care that you’re not understood has really helped me in high school because I have been bullied since third grade. Because of you I have learned to be myself and learned to accept that I’m not perfect. Some of your songs that I have really truly related to are Wow I’m Not Crazy, Karma, and Burn The House Down. You guys are my heroes and I went to your show in Baltimore and it was one of the best shows I have ever been to. Your speech about high school bullies brought me to tears. You guys are my heroes. Thank you so much. That is what makes me a fan. – pew_pew9628 #141

What makes me a fan of AJR? Honestly a lot. A few years ago I was in a really rough place in my life, and I didn’t know where it was going to go. I had no clue what I was going to do, I had just experienced a significant loss in my life, and I was just at an all time low. One day, when searching for something to listen to, I stumbled across AJR. I had never heard of them before, but the song I did hear inspired me to keep going and to keep pushing on. I have always struggled with anxiety and depression, but listening to their music helped and continues to help me so much. I just love all of their songs, and I can’t wait to hear any new music that is released! I went to my first AJR concert last summer in Newport, KY and I get to experience a VIP experience this July in Nashville, TN. I truly can’t wait, and I just want the guys to know that they are so loved by their fans! – gabbycook45 #177

I want AJR to know that no matter what critics say, their music makes an impact on all kinds of people, and to never give up on being original and sharing their life stories with the world. (from Nyck) – @Theclickinmyear #295

I first heard sober up during a difficult period in my life, had just come out, divorced and only saw my kids a few days a month. The lyrics spoke to my heart. From then on I’ve been obsessed with their music & message ❤️ – @ecaron617 #210

AJR has been the soundtrack to my life for six plus years, they have gotten me through the good the bad and the ugly, they somehow managed to write a song for what i was feeling when i needed it.. and they have had a heavy impact on how i look at life, and how i fit in to life itself, they have also heavily influenced my career path, I think if i wasn’t an AJR fan, i would not be going into music. Their music makes me happy and inspired, I wanna teach music to make others feel the same. – @Izzysokhbu #264

I LOVE how relatable many of your songs are!!! My current favorite is Inertia, Don’t throw out my legos made me a fan!! – Lisa George #195

I don’t have one moment of AJR drastically changing my life. But it feels like they’re always there for me. Also they taught me what post concert depression feels like. That’s bittersweet. – @MaybeYouFeelMe #294

Every single song they make is peak! From Thirsty to Karma, there are little to no bad AJR songs. They are so kind, inspiring, and put on one hell of a concert! In the words of Jack Met: “FUCK THE HATERS.” – @Phantomations #057

I love their style in general–their music, their shows–all of it. When I see their shows, I’m always left in awe. They make me laugh, and they put so much effort into what they do. – theyluv._tessa #148

As an artist, my absolute favorite thing is when I see other artists, specifically my favorite musicians use a lot of visual art. Whether it’s art they’ve made themselves or through other artists they know or commission. It feels much more personal and I love that so much. Anyways, because of how much I saw that in the bands work, especially with TMM, I started to become more and more of a fan. I knew about AJR back in 2014 through “I’m Ready” and have heard a few of their popular songs throughout the years but it wasn’t until the release of The Maybe Man album that I started to get more into their songs. Honestly that album in its entirety is probably my favorite one. For this point in my life, I feel so seen by so many of their lyrics and the song that stood out to me the most is “Inertia”. This song is just everything to me and I’m forever thankful to finally gotten my shit together and listen to all of their music, I’m sad I’ve missed on so many incredible songs for the past 10 years but I’m glad to be able to appreciate them they way they should be right now. I’m eternally grateful for AJR for putting their music out into the world, for being such down to earth and kind people. Their artistry is absolutely insane and I hope they forever continue what they love because it’s honestly just amazing to witness and get to be a small part of it. – @busyheadplested #230

Connecting to their songs, i can’t count how many times ive cried over songs because how relatable they are and how close they’ve hit home. Especially with their last album. – @bluswlrd #265

AJR has always been apart of my life. The first song I ever found of theirs was “let the games begin” and I’ve loved them ever since. All of their lyrics have stuck out to me and make me feel accepted. It’s been hard with bullying and other things but seeing AJR struggle through the same things I did made me feel accepted. I love how even knowing they have haters they push through all of the hardships and it has helped me with mine. My favorite song of theirs is “finale (can’t wait to see what you do next)” as the lyrics “they wanted heaven from me, I gave them hell” has just REALLY pushed me. It shows I don’t have to give every single person what they want and I can be my own person. I love them so much and they were my first concert 🩷 – Whos._.mint #120

They write music for the sake of having fun and playing live shows. They don’t make music with the soulless intent of getting famous and getting rich; they make music because they genuinely enjoy it. And the topics they write about hit me and everyone else very hard. We’re able to connect with those ideas and concepts and enjoy the songs that much more. And who could forget the incredible production of Ryan and the musical-like performances they put on? This band is like no other and maybe a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but I’m glad to be living while this band is thriving, growing, and having fun with it. – @GreenTweets4 #063

I’d say they really helped me during the darkest times in my life when i felt like giving up completley their music was always right there for me and it always managed to make me feel so much better. – @smplystressed #284

I’m a fan because of the fact that they can describe how I feel when I can’t. – A-G-L #158

I first heard AJR when I was young and then was reintroduced later on in life. Their music provides so much comfort for me. I feel like AJR is the one group I’ve ever listened to that has grown up with me in a sense. Hearing them sing and talk about life, politics, grief, etc. are not what people anticipate listening to but I think it’s sweet to know that as I’m growing into an adult in this crazy world, someone, even for a second, understood what it was like. – @QueenMendesSlay #270

I love how their songs are always so relatable, and can be uplifting. For example, whenever I’m in a bad mood, I listen to ‘Way Less Sad’, and it does indeed make me feel way less sad. – @anthony.dlo #133

The fact that they do what they do because they love it is why i love them. – @Vexinonfire #318

AJR has helped me through so many rough patches in my life. I love to belt out each song regardless of where I am. I love how they’re so emotional and open with their fans. It’s beautiful to see the sheer amount of emotions each and every song can bring out in a person. – @king.von.meticulous #069

AJR got me through my parents divorce and I owe all my happiness to them, love you guys ❤️ – @Darth_Nur #061

Without AJR, the hardest moments in my life would have never gotten easier. AJR has made me feel understood and not alone anymore. My days where I felt down started to become more infrequent when I found AJR’s music. It changed me for the better and has helped me more than my therapist (I still love her though!). I will never be able to express my full gratitude to the brothers, but this is the start🫶 – @imwaylesssad #263

When I first heard an AJR song, I was immediately hooked. Since my senior year of high school (I’m now in graduate school!), I’ve been a diehard fan. I bought tickets in January 2020 to see them in August. Obviously, that didn’t happen, but I have refused to go to another concert until I make it up! “Karma” has been my #1 song for a long time now, and it only means more and more to me as time goes on. – @Sammanderk #051

I met them a couple times on the OKO and TMM tours, and each time, it really solidified my admiration of them. I appreciate how down-to-earth and likable they are. They have a certain je ne sais quoi to their music (and personalities) that facilitates creating an environment of acceptance and belonging from all walks of life, and that’s what keeps me coming back for more. – @luvnstuff #095

I love their music because of how relatable it is, and it’s helped me through the toughest times. – August #178

AJR gives me the space to talk about mental health in a way that I never have before. The Click was the first album I listened to and it was so wonderful, one of the few albums that I’ve ever listened to in one go. Maybe Man helps me be me, whoever that is. – @Dftbakristen #250

As a fan for years, my love for AJR has only grown. Hard times have been made easier because of their music, and I am so grateful. My happiest memories have been at AJR concerts, and I am so happy to have those memories to look back on during difficult times. Without AJR’s music, I would not be the person I am today. The music has helped me understand myself in ways I would’ve never learned from anyone else. I love AJR, and I will forever be a fan ♡ – @imwaylesssad #021

There’s this thing in AJR music that makes me never have enough of it. I’m a person who gets tired of songs really quick, but AJR’s have the ability to hit in the most deep parts of me and never let go, so I feel I could listen to them all forever. I remember that two weeks after TMM got out I still didn’t want to listen to any other thing, and that was the first time I experienced a feeling like that. – @thebandname_ #079

AJR make us feel heard, like the messages they send in their music helps us to know that we’re not alone and that other people in the world feel exactly the way we feel!! – @marcina____ #121

I love, love, love their rawness, both within their music and outside of it. They’re not afraid to speak out when they’re not doing well, and they make it abundantly clear how much they care for their fans even if they need to take a break. AJR was the first to truly introduce me to the world of personal and unfiltered lyrics, something that has since become the reason my favorite songs are my favorite songs (both for them and for other artists). They show themselves being human, which is something you can’t always expect from an artist their size. Circling back to caring for their fans – they’re always willing to listen as someone shares their story. It’s honestly admirable for them to be able to listen to the trauma dumping of 20 strangers every night. Also, unfortunately, they’re so much funnier than I’d like to even give them credit for. Their videos from 2012 make me laugh, and they continue to make me laugh in 2024. Not to mention their concerts, of course. The shows are absolutely insane and have set the bar very high for all other artists (I’m just waiting for Jack to start flying around the arena like P!nk). So, I’m a fan of them for pretty much every reason you could think of. The music is weird, and they’re weird, but I guess we’ve got that in common <3 – @killthejoke #047

What makes me an AJR fan is that AJR doesn’t just understand and is relatable but they go into details most artists are scared to, they make me feel like all my brokeness can be turned into something I can embrace. Also there music is so diverse and unique. Their sound makes me feel like how the lyrics are, how somthing so sad can be positive so then really listen to the lyrics even though the tune is upbeat, cause they truly are special lyric writers and music makers and then be mostly self taught and fully self made is really really inspiring. And don’t get me started on their shows, all my favorite things in one, move, theater, and AJR! – jack_and_his_hat #131

The reason I love AJR is the fact that their songs are so relatable, anyone can relate to that song or this one, and that’s amazing. Also the songs are BANGERS like omg I don’t listen to that much music but everything in the songs is very cool. I typically fell in love with 2085 and Maybe Man, that are the songs that make me a fan. I listened to the whole album, and that was a delightful moment, I couldn’t stop crying after that. Everything resonated with me and I needed something like that in my life. Thanks for that ❤️ – GoldGalaxy__ #197

They’re an incredibly fun band to listen to. i can’t find a single artist or band that sounds anything like AJR. their discography is incredibly diverse, from banger hits like 100 bad days or bang, to intimate tearjerkers like the trick or the turning outs. they were also the first band that i really became a big fan of, and got me to start listening to other artists and bands, and expand my knowledge of music and ultimately, the world around me. – @amethystbad #101

When ‘My Play’ was released in December 2020, my parents were just going through their divorce, and it hit me really hard, but I didn’t want to talk with them about it to avoid making them more stressed. The song really described what I was feeling at the moment, and it was very special to me because of the timing (lol), and because I saw it during the YouTube premiere. That’s what really made me feel connected to them.
I just love them so much because they seem like such nice people. Their interviews and music were with me through all the lockdown while my parents weren’t. I just really adore their music style because it’s like they’re completely their own genre. I saw them for the first time on May 1st in San Diego, and it was truly the best night of my life; no show can compare to theirs. – @AJandyy #041

I love the way they make me feel understood. They remind me of a modern version of the 80s band, Queen. Their uniqueness and raw talent blows me away every time. – leiana.a.mesa219 #202

Karma is what sold me on being a fan of AJR. The ending captivated me, and I had to practice it for OSN. Then OSN blew my mind and I was hooked and here we are. – ivebeensogood #307

Just a fan of the talent first, then at the show- the energy and vibe. Please have lots of kids and spread your beautiful genes! – @Reneefriedkin #162

One of the main things that make me a fan of AJR is how relatable their music can be. Every album that they have released in their years as a band there has always been one or two songs on each album that I can really relate to.With “Weak” for example, this is the song that got me into AJR, it has always been a song that I can relate to. – tpwk_mikaela #303

I’m a fan of AJR because they are a band that I can actually relate to and feel a deep connection too. – @MahaffeyStuart #321

The reason why I became a fan of AJR, it is because of the Boston Transit videos. They used songs like Next Up Forever, Way Less Sad, Break My Face, And BANG!! And after that, I started listening to AJR, and now after four years! I became obsessed with AJR and for me it is now my #1 favorite artist! – XBOX – LG Productions #168

AJR, your music will always be special to me. YOU will always be special to me. Everything you create is made with so much passion and love of the craft and the art, and it shows. The lyrics speak to me in ways that no other artist has ever come close to doing. Your journey is so inspiring and makes me believe that dreams can come true in real life. It’s hard to narrow down any one song that means the most to me, because every single one is special, but the one that comes to mind is 2085. Someone in the community once said that this song celebrates a life well-lived, before you’ve even lived it. It fills me with so much joy and optimism every single time I hear it. It feels like your closest friends singing around a campfire, or to the last song on the dance floor, or at karaoke night at the bar, where nothing matters except the love you share and the music that brings you together. It’s reminiscent of Piano Man by Billy Joel, which is another one of my favorite songs. 2085 gives me hope for the future, which can be hard to come by these days. Thank you for creating such an incredible song and 5 incredible albums that changed my life.

Along with your music, I also have to mention how inspirational and AWESOME it is that Adam is a climate scientist in addition to bassist. I’m a meteorology student and I graduate with my bachelor’s this spring. It is SO COOL that my favorite band of all time has a member who’s in the same field that I am. Adam, you are an inspiration to me, and a powerful voice for climate action and justice. Thank you for being one of my heroes.

With so much love for you all,
Amy from Omaha – @sharkapo_ #322

How unique they are to other artists. Always trying to make a new beat/symphony every time they release a new album. It truly amazes me how original and upbeat they are! Truly amazing! – Lauren Young #146

I think a lot of the impact comes from being able to see that I’m not alone in wondering different things about life. Whether it be wondering who I’m supposed to be like in “Maybe Man” or what comes next like in “Next Up Forever” or not wanting to really let go of the past like in “Don’t Throw Out My Legos” or simply just wishing I would go out and explore more like in “Adventure is Out There.” Additionally though, I’m glad they just give me music I love to listen to and introduce my friends to. It’s really hard to quantify just how much of an impact they’ve had on me. – @JPMisawesome15 #296

The catchiness of their songs is what initially grabbed my attention, but then learning the lyrics and seeing how brilliantly crafted their songs are hooked me forever. They have such a unique approach to songwriting, and it’s unlike anything other artists have done. They write about their own experiences in the most raw form, yet somehow I feel like each song was taken from my brain on how I feel. They put into words the feelings I’ve never known how to describe. I don’t know them personally, but I feel so connected to them and what we’ve all been through. On top of all that deep stuff, they’re just very humble, cool dudes, lol. I’ve met them 3 times, and they just get nicer and nicer each time. They genuinely care about their fans, and it shows. – @nadiloo219 #045

Not only do all their songs just feel so real, but they’re also huge inspirations by going from street performing and making songs on garage band, to performing in arenas! – @cadencehasentered #165

AJR makes me feel so seen and heard! No one else even comes close to the relatability I get from them! They make me feel a little less alone anytime I turn on a song of theirs. I’m so thankful that I get to experience AJR in my lifetime because I don’t know what I’d do without them! – @next_upforever #012

What makes me a fan is all the music and how much you guys love your music. – Alex___cosplayz #115

I relate more to AJR’s music than I do to any other band’s. It started with “Bang!” and I’ve been a fan ever since. – @Rachspang95 #156

Honestly, there are a lot of reasons why I’m a fan. First off, I think their style is super unique, and they make a lot of music that no one else makes. I also love how invested they are in the process of making music and how creative they are in doing so! Secondly, I genuinely think pretty much all of their music is super catchy and good. And third, I really relate to a lot of the things they talk about in their songs. I just graduated college, so I’m finding myself listening to A LOT of Neotheater and TMM at the moment. I’ve always liked their focus on not knowing what comes next as it’s something I find myself thinking about a lot, especially now. But also, I know that all three of the brothers are just genuinely great people. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting them, and they’re just overall amazing. Not to mention they do a lot of important work and advocacy that most bands and musicians tend to stay away from! And honestly, there are tons of other reasons why I’m a fan, but I don’t want to write an essay especially after having gone through final exams so recently, lol. But thank you so much for making such amazing music guys. We love you. – @JPMisawesome15 #060

Your lyrics are very relatable and I love that so often it’s put to an upbeat Melody. It’s the perfect music and knowing the creators are so genuine makes it even better. And seeing you live is an experience that I’ve never had at a concert and I’ve seen hundreds of concerts. – @sandnole #330

I’ve been an AJR fan since I was 12! I had been having family issues and I didn’t know how to cope with it. So, I began listening to music until I heard “100 Bad Days” come on, it made me realize my bad days could become amazing stories, so I began listening to more songs by this band and eventually before I knew it I listened to them everyday. Every time I was down especially in Covid years and dealing with the deaths of my friends as a 14 year old kid, I made it through thanks the the messages in the songs and I have been a fan since and I will continue to be one 🙂 – @123mimichan123 #186

Su producción llena de sonidos tan locos y variados, además de las emociones tan fuertes que transmiten sus canciones. – @JackVrotway #098

Their production is full of crazy and varied sounds, in addition to the strong emotions that his songs transmit. – @JackVrotway #098

I love how down to earth you guys are and how it’s always a suprise in what creative way you share your music with us on the records and especially live!! It’s just so so much fun to support you and we get the most special and enjoyable music out of it! couldn’t imagine my life without it after all these years!!! – aadoremendess #304

One of the things I love the most about them is that they’ve allowed me to change my perspective on growing up as someone who has always been an artist— that being no matter how old I get i’m always going to see the world in a different way. and getting older doesn’t mean i have to forget about it or ignore it, but instead embrace it and share it and learn new and more skilled ways to remedy that through my art. – @cheyandthestars #262

Everything. Their talent, their creativity, the fact that they are SO unapologetically and truly themselves, their weirdness, their personality, their unlimited kindness, their raw emotion. They’re not afraid to bring up topics that so many other artists these days would never dare to bring up. – @letsdotoday #039

Their insanely unique sound and real lyrics, it’s what made me a fan of them in the first place and love them dearly. I also absolutely love their love for their fans and how they do absolutely anything to make things work for them. They are gems truly. – @sarahtonin3021 #026

There music mean the world to me and I love there music so much. – @Theresadeonari #319

I love their music and humor. – Lillydances #109

No matter what AJR makes, I feel like I’m able to relate to each song. There’s a sense of familiarity with their music, and I look forward to everything they release.
I’m going to my second show in June and I can’t wait!! – @Wild_Wehttam #275

I just love their voice, what their songs are about, and I relate a lot. They helped me through some hard times. – Annika #014

All Of their songs are extremely relatable! We are roughly the same age and to have what I’m going thru said perfectly thru their musical expression 🫡 . It makes me feel heard and validated; and the fact that so many other people feel this way makes me feel a whole lot less alone.

“Karma” resignates with me whole heartedly with that I am always putting my best effort in and waiting for karma to show that I’ve been doing good by sending something my way, but it just doesn’t arrive. When I talk to someone about my issues it just sounds like complaining because of all the many bigger issues going on in the world (Tag in “World’s Smallest Violin”).

The “Turning Out” trilogy also hits me hard because of how serious of a commitment a relationship is and how they talk about their inner struggles with self discovery and doubts while also navigating someone else. – Corie_martine #232

Their music soothes me in a way that I cannot put into words and they are singing about similar things that I experience, which makes me feel less alone! I love introducing new people to the band and making them realize they HAVE heard AJR songs before, it’s always a sweet little invisible string connecting me to the world around me. – @newromanticsmp4 #251

All of it. All of them. Their unique sound, the lyrics, their goofy personalities, and their beautiful minds. Their live shows, the amount of effort they put into making it everything they want it to be for us and for themselves. The fact that they aren’t afraid to show us who they are. I am a fan because they are the most genuine music artists I’ve ever seen. – @betteroffastone #028

As a nuerodivergent foster parent with OCD, this music speaks to my soul. It helps breaks the ice with kids who are often experiencing the worst day of their lives. It has allowed me to bond with my children, my nephews, and myself in ways I never expected. AJR found me at a low point, and has been with me every step of my life since!! – @Bobrlmandeb #325

Their whole vibe is the best no matter what situation, or mood I’m in. They have amazing personalities and are such sweet people in general. The first song I got hooked on was infinity, the lyrics, the melody, it all just worked together so beautifully that I had to know more about them. And I’ve been listening to them ever since. – Smolpotato427 #152

Seeing them live for my first concert honestly made me fall in love with their music more. I also love how real they are, they love their fans and that’s what i love about them. – @Vexinonfire #326

Their lyrics are very relatable and each album somehow lines up with what I’m going through in life. I feel like I’m growing with them as they grow. – @AJR2085 #302

All of the music has some sort of meaning behind each song. The song The DJ is Crying For Help makes me such a huge fan being I’m able to connect with it on a deep mental level. No other artist for me has been able to make music the way they do that I can connect to. What they do is truly incredible. – hannahpfankuch #228

All of their work is what makes me a fan!! AJR has been in my life for years and have always been something to listen to. I’ve seen them live once and had the best time and am praying they come back to Australia 🫶 – _hoffensetz_ #217

I love how their music makes me feel. I love how when I’m listening, I have no shame screaming their songs at the top of my lungs. Lastly, I love how their music makes my feelings valid, how they show that everyone goes through the same things and you’re not alone. – @KaylaCimaglia #231

I feel such a connection to the lyrics. To just try to navigate life and find out who I really am. Becoming the biggest and best version of myself as I go. – crystullmariee #145

3 O’Clock Things has been on repeat since I first heard it. It’s so special. The lyrics, melody, and instrumental are all nothing short of perfect. They have such a unique style. It’s definitely not for everyone. But if you get it, you get it. – @MaybeYouFeelMe #059

I love to enjoy live music and listening to fun and real music, me and my mom are huge fans and AJR was my first concert! Can’t wait to see them in boston! – @eras_whore #110

I’m from China. I’m not sure if you know, but the college entrance exam is very important here, so we are all under a lot of pressure in high school. I heard <Burn the House Down> in early 2018 when it was just a hit song. I liked the song, but I didn’t really get into it, who AJR really was. Then at the end of 2018 I started listening to all the full songs. I loved the click and this alternative style of music made me listen to all of AJR’s songs. In 2019 I’m in my third year of high school, which is the last year of high school and means I’m only one year away from my the college entrance exam. then I finished listening to Neotheater. my nerves didn’t go away, but eased up a lot. Maybe, as Karma said, a tense and sad year will be replaced with good times afterward. Then went through corona. it was certainly a big blow to me at the time and Bummerland was like a stimulant. I kept looping the song in those days. I can say that AJR’s songs accompanied me all through high school.
I’ve had AJR’s songs with me during my lowest and happiest times. Regardless of the final results of the entrance exams, AJR was like a friend who accompanied me throughout high school.
Undoubtedly, I became a fan of AJR. – @half_ooc #151

I really liked how the choice of words was placed in each songs , showing that they connect with the audience and knowing that not everyone has the fahnce of finding their true self or what they are meant to do. – @totally._tarniaz #185

Everything about you guys makes me a fan!! your music, honesty, genuineness, kindness, etc:)) – @emilywaffles_ #298

Every AJR song I hear makes my brain happy. I can feel the emotion in every song and it makes me feel my own emotions so much clearer. Sometimes my moods change how I listen to a song and I love every different version. I can feel parts of myself in the songs and it makes me so happy that I can express what I don’t know I’m feeling with someone else’s words that just fit so perfectly. I can listen and feel everything in the music or simply enjoy the sounds and let myself dissolve into it. – Makena Oglesby #188

Bang was one of the first songs I loved when I fell in love with music and AJR, which is only one of the many reason I love them. AJR made me realize how great music is, and remind me to be who I wanna be. – music.fallz #147

The sounds are so captivating; I can listen to all of them over and over again and still notice new sounds or beats that I didn’t before. Sometimes I’ll get lost just tuning into one specific sound, and other times I will just be filled with such pure joy at all of the sounds together. When I listen to your new songs for the first time, I just stare into space and take it all in. It’s so vibrant and entertaining. I vividly remember hearing Joe for the first time and being overwhelmed with sounds, colors, and awe. I just sat smiling, following the sounds. Beyond that, I do really enjoy the lyrics as well; it fits my kind of witty, punny humor. You take things and put them in a way that I can enjoy and revel in feeling without it being too much to handle, but it still expresses something very real. Sometimes the best way to explain something is through something familiar, and it makes me feel seen. I love songs so casual and fun like “The Entertainment Here” and “Steve’s Going to London,” or groovy and neurotic like “3 O’Clock Things” and “Hole in the Bottom of My Brain.” I can tell you’re writing how you feel, and I feel it too. Since I was a bit younger, middle school when I found AJR, I find myself finding new meaning and understanding songs differently as I grow, like “The Trick,” “Dear Winter,” “Sober Up,” and “Finale” especially. It also really hits me when Jack’s voice will kind of scream while singing, in songs like “Humpty Dumpty” or “The My Play” and “Maybe Man.” The weight of “Finale” is so heavy for me. The pressure of always succeeding makes it so much scarier and eminent that it will all crumble eventually. Now, soon to be a college sophomore, the line of “Don’t forget about me when you get out of college” is such a reminder for me of how far I’ve come and how long you’ve been with me. I don’t think I’ll ever forget, but hey, I’ve got 2 and a half more years to find out. In response to your line of “I hope I made you smile,” that’s all I’ve ever wanted. You have. You’ve made me smile probably more than anything else, as well as fight tears and come to terms with parts of myself. Thank you. I genuinely love and listen to all of your songs, with the exception of “Normal,” but including collaboration songs like “Pretender,” “Record Player,” and “Too Late.” I know I haven’t mentioned “Living Room” yet, but I just enjoy them; they are the casual bops I need to chill out sometimes and remember that it’s fine to just be and exist in the airy dream state that is “Living Room.” Also, I originally didn’t know that Adam sang in “Living Room,” so recently I’ve had fun picking up the voices and being able to recognize who is singing. Thanks for my past, present, and future. – Lacy Meyers #010

I love the lyrics and the melody to most of the songs. I love the emotion behind them it makes me emotional. – dylan_m_27 #201

AJR just has that sound that no other band has. Their unique ways of making music had me hooked, and I’ve been a fan ever since I found them. – @Wild_Wehttam #033

They’ve made such a HUGE impact on my life. It seems like there’s always a song you can personally relate to at any point or part of your life. For example, the song “The DJ is Crying for Help” came out on my birthday and it seemed to describe that point in my life almost exactly. The honesty and relatability in their songwriting have helped me navigate my own struggles, providing a sense of understanding and solidarity. It’s like they articulate feelings I sometimes can’t express myself, making me feel less alone.
I could go on and on about what makes me a fan or how they’ve made an impact on my life, but I feel like the rest I can’t put into words.
In summary, at best, AJR has impacted my life by providing a source of comfort, inspiration, and motivation. – @TheCosmicRebel #273

First song I listened to was Burn The House Down, but favorite probably has to be Bang! and World’s smallest violin, the latter makes me a fan because ever since I discovered how they made these songs and what goes on behind the scenes made me realize how interesting and entertaining these songs are and of course the people behind it. – Anonymous #077

Their intention with their music, the mix of musical theory with modified lyrics and rythem. The tones. The raw relatability. I come from a very musical family and as a youngest of three and a musical theater visionary, the brothers music speaks to my heart in the deepest point of raw relatability. – Kat_Glamsoul #213

I love just how relatable everything is and how it conveniently made me Way Less Sad! But it has also helped me get through hard times and has just been a staple of something I can come to, to be happy, sad, or even for whatever! I LOVE AJR!!!! – @BlegoYT #310

Evet since since I was a fan in 2017 I’ve made so many good friends because of them and they have stuck with me till now. – @anthony_holo96 #266

I’ve been a fan since the second I first heard living room. Ajr has helped me through so many hard times in my life and I honestly don’t know what I’d do without them. – Delaney #222

I love how AJR makes song that sound original, with amazing instruments, and lyrics that make you feel something. – lizzie_ochoaa #142

I LOVE their music. A lot of their songs make me think about my band class and their songs help me with my emotions. It’s really hard to pick a favorite song because I really like all of them. If I had to pick one it would probably be “Touchy Feely Fool”. I like Touchy Feely Fool because I relate to that song a lot and it reminds me of certain people. – @gachar7 #207

Listening to AJR has gotten me through a handful of tough times, and has effortlessly made me happy even on a typical day. Whether it’s getting involved with the community, impatiently waiting for new snippets and music, or fanboying about the band to my family and friends, it’s just a great time overall. – @notsuperlol #291

I’ve always loved being a fan of AJR because I think it’s amazing how as brothers they get along so well and make such amazing music. I love how each of their albums has its own little world that goes along with it. Their music is also amazing, I love how they write about different topics than most artists do, and they make their music very relatable. – @ajr_flamingo #100

Their music hits right in a place where I never realized that there are other people who relate to things that I have felt. They make me feel seen. – @2xfr_wrckd_wrrd #278

I am inspired by their ambitions to dream big and reach their goals; while maintaining their roots of who they are. What really made me a fan was their albums Neotheater and The Click. I enjoyed listening to both albums. Got to see them play at MVP Arena and it was the best concert I’ve ever been to. – Abbyw0019 #225

I fell in love with the song “Karma.” I feel it in every fiber of my soul. It’s the fact that life goes on, but you can still feel hopeful even when things end up all crazy and anxiety-driven. It’s also a band I send to my brother so he can get some good messaging. His favorite is probably “The Dumb Song” off of The Maybe Man. – @Shad0w1017 #055

I like their music and the energy that they put into their performances and shows with their visuals. – @anthony_holo96 #024

I love how real their music is. A lot of the messaging in their music is relatable and makes me feel understood. I also like their silly production and just how it sounds. There’s no other music that sounds quite like AJR does. – @rileycolonthree #324

What makes me a fan was definitely hearing “I’m Not Famous” one summer afternoon on a random Pandora station. I had fallen in love with the song and was instantly hooked onto their other songs and have been since 2015. Whether it’s the beats of the songs or just intently listening to the lyrics and having a connection to them. – @bluswlrd #023

I’m literally in love with Jack’s voice, and every song is super relatable even though I don’t speak English very well. Their music is so inspiring. – tristan.drgs #191

They saved my life. Whenever time set tough I always turn to their music to make me feel better. The lyrics are so real and the way they write their songs, you can feel all the emotions they are feeling. Having something to turn to and lean on is what AJR provides and it’s why I will be a life long fan. – @tolle_jayden #316

The MUSIC, LYRICS, the way of getting new and unconventional sounds never heard before into music, and the deep meanings in their songs are mainly what make me an AJR fan. Listening to their “Making of” videos and yt shorts give me ideas and inspiration as in how I can improve my own music making. I would LOVE to be able to share my work with AJR. I REALLY HOPE AJR READ THIS🦥 – meanwhile_me_be_like #187

What makes me a fan? What a big question. I could go on a long tangent on what makes me an ajr fan. but truly its their deep care for the music, the fans, and everything that they do. it’s pretty rare to find a band that cares so deeply about the music they make and the environment they create, to a point where they make that their top priority. thank you ajr for creating safe spaces for me and my friends 🤍 – @bxmmerland #246

To me, AJR are people who can make the smallest person feel big. – @2xfr_wrckd_wrrd #257

I became a fan based on not only the songs that they have done in the past that I relate with, but their music has helped me through tough times and even made me feel powerful through uncertain times. Not only is their music super inspiring, but they are such nice and understanding people. I would say that despite how famous they are they still act like they are like everyday people which I love. I even love their story and how they worked to get where they are and find it super inspirational and motivating that they got to where they are. – @JoelBernardes5 #092

As a kid, I would often feel dissociated from society and others, but AJR was a way for me to reconnect with myself and others. Their lyrics helped me through middle school and high school, and I was able to head out into the world understanding more of myself and those around me because of them. – @j2jlopez #074

What makes me a fan is their lyrics and way of mixing instruments! The topics that AJR writes about are so unique and relatable, and make me feel seen. On top of that, I absolutely love the way that they layer so many instruments and sounds. It scratches my brain in just the right way! – @atx_kitty #106

Their music is amazing to say the least. I don’t care what people say about them, the way they use instruments and sounds in such peculiar ways to make beautiful sounds never fails to tickle my brain! The lyrics are gold and so moving. – Grace #181

What makes me a fan is the fact that I relate soooo much to their music. Without it I would not be here and it helped me through a depressive and suicidal time in my life. I can’t wait to see what they have in store and I love the way y’all can make me feel like myself. – @cooplikeswaffles #114

I love how their songs have so much relatability to me. Especially the turning out trilogy and karma. The lyrics in all of their songs are just so real and unique which I really love. The first time I listened to Karma I actually said “This relates to me??” And I was hooked. – Superhawkes (@rootbeerboi4) #236

They include everyone in their show, and they are just like us. They involve fans and make sure that we enjoy everything. They are just really kind. – Collegesophomore.caroline #011

I am a fan of AJR because I have never heard lyrics that sum up exactly how I feel and think and just how I am! It’s incredible! I feel so heard! Even God is Really Real sums up everything I felt when my own dad couldn’t get out of bed. He was in the ICU and we had to let him go. It was very sudden. I was 20 years old. The line “this kind of thing happens to other dads, it don’t happen to mine” really resonated with me, as well as the “we can’t face our feelings so we’re making lots of jokes” & ” I love you sounds all corny” these are my family to a T. We tried to not let our emotions out and just tried to lighten the situation. We also never really said I love you, we kind of just *knew* we loved each other, I guess? Sorry, went off on a tangent. Your music means so much to me. I feel like you write a lot of your songs just for me and I can sing them from my soul. You guys are incredibly talented and I cannot wait to see you in Pittsburgh on June 25th with my son who will turn 13 the day before the show! He loves your music too! Love you and thank you for giving a voice to us kind of people! – @akd087 #169

They made me feel like I wasn’t the only person going through my issues. They gave me hope and happiness on a daily basis. – @Dorcupi #287

It is quite reassuring and beautiful to see three people that all grew up together now work to share something with this world that is so full of wisdom and childlike innocence simultaneously. It is a gift to be able to tell stories in such a timeless way, with such magic, yet with hints of this uncanny human element that are really hard to find with other artists. I’m a fan because they’ve managed to create something I desperately needed — a safe space that happened to come along when it did. I will stay a fan forever because I will never forget the way their music made me feel when I needed it most. – @cheyandthestars #020

I love how personal and straightforward they are. They make mostly subjective music compared to topical. I also love all of the layers, like what they use sound-wise to get the right sound! I made a children’s book about AJR with how they make music for a college project. – Brook #009

I love the music that AJR produces. Their music is so nice to listen to and I love that there is variety in their music. My favorite songs are ‘Yes I’m Mess’ and ‘Steve’s Going To London’ I love the vibes of these songs and I love to listen to them in the car and sing along. @Deanie_Sophea #144

They combine amazing music with amazing lyrics that have amazing meaning. Talent upon talent that’s been such a gift to me. – @est_griffin175 #073

There is so much I could say here but not enough time in the world to type it all. Their music speaks to me and speaks for me when I can’t form words for myself (as someone on the autism spectrum, that happens quite frequently). Their music has saved my life and given me a sense of calm through panic attacks. And the way they seem to reinvent instruments is something I’ve never seen before. They are so unique in sound, and having met them 2.5 times I can say they are the most down to earth band I’ve ever met. I love them so much. – @bluebabytori #235

I just really love the quirky sounds and people never really sounded something like they do so I really love that. I just also think these guys are just the most nicest and funniest people on earth. I hope one day I get to meet them. – @VLover2019 (Shadow The Hedgehog) #105

I absolutely love their sound and how they put their experiences into their songs. I struggle with mental health, and listening to their music really helps me cope, especially with my anxiety. – @AddysonTidwell #002

They make me feel like I’m not alone and they put my thoughts and feelings into words when I never could’ve. – @that_deaf_dude #199

I’m an AJR fan because AJR understands the small things that make up life, the joys and the pains. They sing about things that no other artists mention. They put on a hell of a show and are just honestly the best. I love AJR. – @savannahcherry #136

Inertia is awesome – Iansum1 #184

The first thing that got my attention when I saw that first YouTube video (I’m Ready with Kurt) was the way they smiled, moved, facial expressions, their connection with the music they were playing in general. That made me go to their YouTube channel, and that same good, fun vibe when playing covers led me to Living Room. I liked most of the songs there and followed them on Twitter. From there, every new song they released was better than the last; when the What Everyone’s Thinking came out, they established their position as one of my favorite bands, and they stayed there until present time. 8 years later, I went to my first AJR show at a not so big venue in Belgium, and they were amazing, the best concert I’ve been to besides the TMM tour, which I got to experience less than a month ago. Their songs/concerts have made me laugh, smile, and cry. I love that they write about all kinds of topics and are never afraid of putting their deepest feelings into songs. I honestly like every single song they have released. I love how they plan everything to give the fans the best and only the best, music and performance-wise. I have much respect for them as artists and persons, and I am very grateful for the day I found that first video. I love the fact that they do everything by themselves, by their own standards. They really are great at this thing, in every aspect. – @AJRSpain #032

I love every album. It’s hard for me to find a single song I dislike. OK Orchestra and The Maybe Man especially. I’ve liked AJR since I heard Drama. But I’ve just become more and more of a fan every year. What makes me a fan is how real and honest they are about everything. They don’t care what anyone says or thinks, they want to be understood and to help others understand. I never get sick of listening to them, and I hope they continue to always live their lives and let us be apart of them. – Baby___Car #163

AJR has made an impact on my life by being like the big brothers I never had, guiding me through life’s unknowns. – @antiheroine_13 #276

They just manage to hit every emotion I’m feeling, their music is so amazing, and they are themselves despite haters. – alexinthewhee #119

My favourite AJR song is Humpty Dumpty, because it resonates so strongly with me – putting on a brave face to others even if you’re not okay inside. – @sammmm249 #218

I love the use of instruments and how they are layered into the production. I am a music education major and plan on creating a marching band show designed around their music. – Grace_r_hi #173

When I discovered AJR I was in a state of depression and when I discovered their music it made me realise that the world wasn’t as dark as I believed. – @Darth_Nur #301

For me what makes me a fan is the sounds of the songs and the lyrics of the songs, i’m from Spain but I have the luck of having a good level of english and thanks to that and their songs they’ve helped me a lot this summer because it was a really hard time, but thanks to them and their songs they’ve helped me a lot to be happy again. – @Aleitor09 #089

You guys songs are just so relatable to me your songs are the reason I got through middle school, Thank you, AJR you make my days Better with your songs. – Manny Charles #313

Their music comforts me. I’ve always loved music, and all the layers they have that I can just pick apart tickles my brain lol. I think it’s also super awesome being able to see them grow as a band. – aly_larson_ #015

The unique instrumentals, personal meanings that I connect to, and the comforting personalities of the brothers. Their music hits like no other, as if they completely understand what I’m going through—which helps me feel less alone. Their songs help me work through my depression and anxiety daily. – @woomymczoomy #058

I struggle with chronic depression and anxiety, to the point where I had to drop out of school. I’ve been at my lowest for some time now, but listening to their music and stories helps me hold on. I’ve been able to see them live twice, which have been the best days of my life. I would not have been able to get through my dark periods without them. I’ve been able to share my love of them with my mother and sister which has helped me grow closer to them. Words cannot express how grateful I am for them. – @woomymczoomy #293

They are my favorite band! AJR has connected me with so many friends and filled me with so much entertainment for years! – @Phantomations #292

Their music has been apart of my life in many ways. During lockdown it helped me through tough times. When I went to the gym I’d blast Living Room in my earbuds, I still do. The music is fun and interesting and relatable. I’m so glad I found AJR. – __Avi.Messamore__ #166

I am a fan of AJR because I love their personalities, their weird way of writing music, and Ryan’s voice in turning out pt iii. – Owen Spence #153

You guys make life easier to go through. Having your music to turn to is something I’ll forever be grateful for. Although the songs themselves don’t fix the issues in my life, feeling less alone helps in more ways than I could put into words. – @nadiloo219 #286

The first AJR song I’ve ever heard was “Bud Like You”, it reminds me of my sister, we’ve always had each other and we always will. Everybody deserves a bud like her.
Of course every single song is pure magic, I’ve always seen myself in the songs, which makes it even more special – @alicevaccaro_ #189

Their music has always been there for me in my good times and bad times. Their music inspired me to keep going and to eventually find my love for music. Many of their songs happened to be released around the same time I was going through similar stuff in my life and it made me feel seen and heard and understood like no other. Their music changed my life and makes me want to change other people’s. – @_SarahPlayz_ #125

AJR is such an amazing band, and they really are brilliant. I love the uniqueness of their songs, and how close to home they can hit. The way they make music is truly incredible, and how they interact with their fans is also amazing, you can tell that they really care about each and every one of them. The amount of thought and energy that they put into their shows is insane, the creativity that they use makes it more than a show, an experience that people would never forget. AJR has helped me through many times in my life, through the good and the bad, and I feel that there is always one of their songs that I can relate too. – @galaxygirl171 #091

I’m a fan of AJR because of how disarmingly candid their lyrics are. I find myself constantly astounded by their knack for finding just the right words to fully encapsulate how I’m feeling. Their music feels like a warm hug or a conversation with an old friend. Their production style is so wonderfully unique and it scratches my brain in just the right ways. I love watching it grow and change with every album – they’re never afraid to experiment or try something new. Their live shows are possibly the most magical thing I’ve ever had the joy of experiencing; you can tell just how much thought and effort goes into everything they do and make. Finally, they’re just really great people. Every time I’ve had the pleasure of talking to them, they’re always so kind and attentive; they always make you feel so seen, heard and appreciated. – @metronomeajr #200

They are unapologetically themselves; they know how to say words that I can’t say. – @syd_177 #004

One of the things that makes me a fan of AJR is the small details in their music. Hearing small details that would change the song if it was not there is so awesome. They also have very relatable songs. Humpty Dumpty, for example, is a song that I connect very deeply with and there are not many songs that are able to do that. – @anna_heintz_10 #233

AJR has made my life significantly better. I’ve made countless friends, memories and they’ve even been there in the darkest times for me. The second I had a really bad and dark panic attack around 2017, weak was able to pull me out of it. I’ve already thanked the guys personally but growing up with a band that is around the similar age as me is (jack is 2 years older) magical. They’re almost like my big brothers without knowing anything about me. Just their music gets me through everything. If you’re reading this AJR, thank you for being the biggest versions of yourself. I’ve already been to 24 shows so let’s do this forever. – @hypemanda #249

What makes me a fan of AJR is their music, specifically their song ‘I’m Ready.’ It was the first song I ever heard from them, and I’m so glad I found them 🙂 – @smplystressed #042

What makes me an AJR fan is their music; in short, every word in their music has a special place in my heart. What song stuck out to me the most is “Next Up Forever.” I’ve always wanted the lyrics “you’ll sail the ocean, finding, where you should be.” It has been a line that has walked with me through every year I have been a fan. I will sail the ocean, finding where I should be. The ocean is never-ending, it’s vast, and we only know a little portion of its potential. That, in my interpretation, is what I feel about my life. I will spend forever finding where and who I should be. Maybe I’ll never find it, or I will along the way, but that lyric makes the journey of finding yourself valid; it makes it okay. I have been a fan for all my growing ups and big decisions. I fell in love for the first time and was gonna name my daughter Winter with someone I thought I was gonna marry, and then “Turning Out Part II” became a reality for me. I found the love of my life now, and all their love songs mean something. “DTOML” aided me in my college search and the reality of growing up and leaving home one day. AJR has held my hand through everything, and now “TMM” is truly the album that I needed in my life now as someone who is new to my 20s and has faced new life situations. AJR truly is the most important artist in my life, and what makes me a fan is how I know I’m also important to them. – @Izzysokhbu #022

I was watching a YouTube video and their music came on and the music just made me extremely happy. They have helped me through so many things in life. Their music I can relate to. Like the latest album. How they lost their dad to cancer, I lost my mom to cancer. – @collegesophemore.caroline #117

In “Normal” (The Click Deluxe), I was going through a hard time away from home. And the lyric “is it normal to stay here and wish I was back at home” always felt it in my bones. I am also a fan because they make life worth living; their songs always make me happy and like I’m at home with the lyrics. Thank you AJR. – @okikijesu_xo #049

AJR is who I can see myself growing up to be. – @Sammanderk #259

The first AJR song I was introduced to was ‘Bang!’ Just the energy it gave off made me want to dance and jump around like Jack does during every show! I love the energy the guys bring. I find it fascinating how they develop each song; whenever they show the breakdown, they are just so talented. – emily.ktr #003

I’m a fan of AJR because not only are they the sweetest and down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet, but their music is not like anyone else’s music, and they are the best at putting meaning and messages into songs that don’t necessarily sound sad, but have a deeper meaning! “Turning Out Part III” will forever be my favorite song! I am recently divorced at only 21 years old, and that song helped me cope through a rough time! They put words to a difficult situation that I couldn’t! – @KaylaLodwick #037

I relate heavily to the brothers and their songs. The first song i ever heard was netflix trip. As a huge fan of the show, i related to the song and went on from there. Whenever im having a mental episode, i listen to them and they help SO MUCH. it would mean the world if i got to see their show, and im so grateful im seeing them in July. – @DavidWx129 #093

Been listening to them for about four years now, saw them twice, and love their music. – @2xfr_wrckd_wrrd #036

I have been a fan since Ok Orchestra came out and I am so glad I got to find out who they were! My whole journey with AJR started during the Pandemic and when all of us were isolated. Thankfully, my best friend and I were close enough to still be able to hang out. One day, her sister played Bang! for the first time and I fell in love with the song and the music. I got the song and kept playing it for hours straight until I gave in and started discovering the artist behind the song. That was one great decision I made and I found a gallery of other brand new songs to listen to. I went from OKO to Neotheater to The Click and The Living Room. I strongly relate to their songs and I highly appreciate the fact that they don’t always talk about love or breakup. They talk about stuff that people don’t have the courage to talk about or don’t really think of talking about (Birthday Party, The Dumb Song, etc) and I love how unique they make each and every song.
I saw them for the first time in 2022 and have seen them the year after and will this year. Their shows were astounding and incredible. The props and the effects make live performances be so much more than they are and I am so happy that they made it this far! 🙂 – @F3stive1 #097

“How has AJR made an impact on your life?” This question got me teary eyed… They have given me purpose in a time of my life that I’m unsure of my direction. They have made me feel like it’s ok not to know what the hell is going on or who the hell I am, because none of us really do. They have brought comfort to me on my darkest days, and tears of joy on my brightest days. I can never repay them enough… But I’ll always try!! – @ericaab621 #266

I write my own music and AJR’s sound design and absolutely soul crushing lyrics have consistently inspired me in so many ways. – @RhapsodyLusane #096

The fun you have in your music as a group speaks to me no other artist(s) ever have. You scratch the brain just right while putting out messages that it feels like no other artist is brave enough to cover. You’re proudly writing music about feeling weak, like a mess, and how at the end of the day that’s who you are. No other group portrays ego-death in such a relatable way. At the end of the day every one of your fans already feels like they’ve talked to you and experienced with you and we love you for making us feel heard before a conversation has ever even taken place. We love your art and your fun and your TALENT. I saw both Boston shows this past tour and it wasn’t a concert, it was a PRODUCTION. Unlike any other group or show I will ever experience. Love you 💜 – @meagmol #323

When I found AJR, I almost immediatly became their fan because of the relatable topics, unique music and the overall vibe. When I feel numb, I can listen to their album and experience emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible. When I feel like no one can understand me, I listen to Inertia or Karma and be way less sad. This is what makes me a fan. – sunny.the.eevee #227

I’m an AJR fan because of the deepness of their music, the catchy beats and the meaning of their songs. – eva.2085- #149

I first listened to Turning Out part 1 and I was HOOKED since then! My dad found the turning out music video on YouTube he showed it to me and I loved it so much and started to discover some of their other music! – macie.goldman #138

The impact of AJR on my life is really huge because they changed me completely! Literally, they make me feel more confident and also make me a more extroverted person! I know that the next thing I say might sound really random, but they helped me improve my English! Seriously, before I discovered them, my English was TERRIBLE. – @Sandris148 #289

AJR to me, is family, they are, support, reassurance and a special kind of love. – @Izzysokhbu #254

The thing that makes me an AJR fan is the lyrics of their songs, because the lyrics talk about things that have happened in my life, and some of them are still happening. Also, they make me feel that I’m not the only one who has gone through these situations.
Another thing that makes me a fan is the speeches that Jack makes during their tours. They are not only emotional but also help me in my real life. To help you understand better, I will give you an example: in the OKO tour, Jack made a really incredible speech that touched on many different things. One of the things that impacted me the most is that asking for help is not a bad thing but rather the opposite! Before I heard that speech, asking for help was an action that I associated with weakness because a lot of classmates made me think that way due to how they treated me. But as I said before, it’s a good thing that will help me a lot! – @Sandris148 #052

You guys are weird in the best way possible. And make every other weirdo feel happy and seen with all of your music and antics. Every song is a story and a show made in minutes, something so unique and powerful to you guys alone. You all are, in simple worlds, the coolest weirdos I’ve had the pleasure of finding in the world 🙂 – @info_noted #099

As AJR’s number one fan, I love EVERY song to the core. OKO was my very first album (I’m still a baby) and the one that really hooked me in. While some songs such as “3 O’clock Things,” “The Trick,” “Karma,” “Turning Out Pt1,2&3,” and “Call My Dad” make me perfectly sad. Songs like “Break My Face,” “Three Thirty,” “Bud Like You,” and “Yes I’m a Mess” make me want to get up and dance. Every song has had its moments with me as I become fixated on every song for a period of time; it even had me defending songs most people wouldn’t like such as “Thirsty,” “Call My Dad,” and “The Trick,” which are all songs that I personally love.

When I think of AJR, I sing “Wow I’m Not Crazy’s” frankly, I’m scared of “clowns,” which I laugh at every time because for a solid year I thought the lyrics were “CLOUDS”!!!!!!!!!! I will explain why it’s clouds; it makes perfect sense because this may be my ONLY chance!! When clouds gather together, it starts to get dark and rain, and usually rain makes people sad so when he says “The get-togethers get me down,” it makes sense because clouds getting together and raining get him down. Every time I think about it I do giggle! Next time they release, I will make sure to clean my ears though, as I am not trying to have another tragic breakdown of a song from the AJR community 😂.

Another song that does make me giggle is “Inertia” because the vocal part around 2:45 sounds a bit like Black Ops 2 zombies.

I was on the edge of my seat when “The Click” was about to be released! I thought, “So this is how they felt when Neotheater, OK Orchestra, and Living Room were being released.” YES, I cried as soon as it started playing! I feel so proud knowing how far they have come, and I will defend AJR to the ground. When they come to the UK, I am going to all the concerts I can!

Watching their old videos when they weren’t as big as they are now just brings a smile to my face, knowing they kept the same energy all the way through. Their stage presence has me on the edge of my seat. People always say, “Do you listen to anything else other than AJR?” And of course, I do, but nothing ever feels as close to home as AJR does. The real question is… why would I need anything else other than AJR? If they have a million fans, I am one; 100 thousand, I am one; 10K, I am one; 100, I am one. If it’s one fan, I AM THAT FAN… I didn’t choose the AJR life… the AJR life chose me. – @AJR_UK_ #071

AJR captures emotions I’m not even able to describe (and I’m an author!!). They’ve always released albums during some of the most difficult or change-heavy times of my life. I have no idea how they manage to know when an album is needed for someone, but they have never failed me in releasing music right when I need it most. The song “Weak” made me a fan, but “Sober Up” made me a super fan. Both of these songs are so unique sounding, especially at the time I found them; I hadn’t really heard a whole lot of violin in pop music at that point! – @tsnooder #067

It’s music that I’ve never heard of before… I remember first listening to their music and felt like my life changed :’) – @osnapitzajr #193

I love how every song is different in its own special way. Even now I’ve listened to AJR songs many many times and I still love it as if it’s the first time I heard it. Listening to any of their music makes me truly happy. – sarah_larocque_ #223

what makes me a fan of ajr is that the music feels real. they write for the kids that aren’t sure where they’re going or how to grow up or be alone, and that’s me. songs like call my dad and god is really real resonate with me because my dad is basically my best friend and biggest supporter. karma is one of my favorite songs because i ask myself that question all the time – i’m being good, i’m doing what i’m supposed to, so why isn’t anything going right? the music just feels like someone understands. – bejeweled_butterfly #122

The way AJR is able to write and sing about things the would otherwise not get spoken about out loud is amazing. Not only that, but the way they’re able to take mundane little things (like my childhood legos) and turn them into a song that not only strengthened my connection with my mom, but basically became my anthem for growing up made me a better person. There are not enough words to list every AJR song that hits on little details that I had thought “Oh that’s just a me thing no one else will understand” and made them into anthems that define my life. Also, holy the shows. The shows are genuinely something you don’t see anywhere else in the world, pure spectacles fully surrounded by emotion and just pure passion. – babifetan #244

There like the 3 best people in the world. – @TkgGironda #084

The splendid and strong sounds and lyrics that are hard to find in other musicians’ music made me fall in love with AJR. In particular, I think that’s the case with “Don’t Throw Out My Legos”, which made me know AJR for the first time. – @_Kim55_ #212

They have saved my life countless times. These brothers have gotten me through everything, from being suicidal during covid to being a moody dramatic middle schooler to now. They have given me so many good days, going to their concerts and even getting to meet them. – #281

I always liked the indie pop/pop music genre. That and the fact that Adam, Jack, and Ryan use some out of the ordinary ways to make music (e.g. They took a song from SpongeBob SquarePants and used it for the song I’m Ready). – theoneandonlykingmax #170

I love AJR because the songs are emotional, relatable and are amazing! – @MLP_Cousins #312

The music is so relatable! I’ve never felt more connected to a band, and I am so happy to have discovered this band. I am the happiest when at an AJR concert, and I always will be! – @imwaylesssad #001

From 2014 until now they have been a constant presence in my life. I’m pretty sure not a week goes by were I don’t listen to at least one AJR song. Every album has this song(s) with lyrics describing something I feel or felt in the past and sometimes I didn’t even know and help me understand myself and life a bit better. I know I can count on them when I’m happy, and not so happy. – @AJRSpain #274

I’m a fan of AJR due to their music and how much I can connect/relate to them. The first song I listened to was “Bang!” and within 10 seconds I was like “I just found my new favorite band”. I don’t know if it’s the beats of the songs, the lyrics, Adam, Ryan, and Jack, or how unique they are as a band that makes me a fan of them. – adoracallahan #182

Their songs just get better and better, and each concert I go to reminds me how much they’ve helped me throughout highschool and college. – @HoodierObsessed #179

AJR means the world to me because they put emotions and meanings into songs that I can’t describe myself, and I truly want to thank them for that. – @_diana.holden_ #112

What makes me a fan is the way they experiment with music, and tell compelling stories through their lyrics. – @DanielR30480882 #113

Their music has made me feel less alone, and their concerts made me realize that i don’t need to be afraid to be myself. watching them dance on stage like nothing in the world matters, made me realize i can do that too. – @betteroffastone #269

What makes me a fan of AJR is that their music has helped me greatly and helped me get through all of my struggles in life. I am forever grateful for their help and saving me. – ethan_everhart_18 #126

I love how chaotic everyone is! Both at shows, with their fans, or just with each other! You guys put so much love and energy into everything you do; it’s hard not to love it as well!! – @Crescent_Lynx #054

I love AJR because they make their music something everyone, or most people, can relate to. – Emily #017

I think what hits me about AJR is how relatable their lyrics are and how catchy their music is. I’m old enough to be a mom to them, but I don’t feel out of place as a fan. The first AJR concert we attended was at the Allentown Fair in late Aug./early September in 2021. Singing Bummerland with the crowd is something I will never forget. – @jennfisher4 #196

In 2019, I was driving across my state to sell my first car. This car was extremely sentimental to me, and I was very upset about it. The song “Don’t Throw Out My Legos” came across my suggested songs, and it immediately made me so emotional. At the time, I was also dealing with my parents selling the childhood home that I was living in at the time. I really felt the lyrics from the first line, “my new address is hard to remember,” to the last line, “cause I wanna move out, I don’t want to move on.” I pulled over to change my playlist immediately. I put on their full discography in that moment and haven’t turned it off since. Their music has gotten me through some very difficult times in these last 5 years. At one point, I felt like the concert ticket I had to their show was the only thing encouraging me to stay alive. I saw them live, and I knew in that moment, I wanted to stick around. When they came out with “2085,” that gave me an all-new reason to stick it out for even longer. Because in 2085, that will make me 91, and I’ll be able to sing “Hey, it’s 2085 and we’re old as shit, WHATEVER!” – the_foxy_temptress #008

How honest they are in the music; whether it’s through metaphors and analogies or being upfront. Orchestral theater mixed with a unique production style of noises and sounds catches my ear. Their music has a standout identity of its own. – @Sonicboom2410 #053

“The Good Part” was the song that showed me how music could make people feel. I had never felt that way before, and that lightness and wonder still overtakes me every time I hear a song that explains something I can’t put into words. I pursued a career in music because of that feeling, and Ryan’s production continues to inspire me to keep asking “why not?” with my own music. – @thriftshopbops #219

Their honesty in their lyrics is just so powerful. All of their music is just made with such care and thought. My favorite song is Christmas in June and it is such a beautiful love song. I love this song because it relates so closely to my life. I told the first boy I loved how I felt on June 25th so it was my Christmas in June. Just through my whole life they have written relatable songs and their maturity in their music has grown up with me. I was in elementary school when AJR released Living room. The click was released in middle school. Ok orchestra was released at the beginning of high school and TMM was at the end. I can’t wait to see what else will be released but I already know it’s gonna help me through my life and will always be important to me. – @_.laynie.mae._ #143

Their concerts are my happy place. i feel truly myself when I listen to their music. – Nora #123

What makes me a fan is their songs with cool lyrics, especially DTOML, No Grass Today, Turning Out pt.1, 2085, christmas in june. – aezkarov #108

It is the mix of honest lyricism, ingenious production, crafty songwriting, and enthusiastic performance – both recorded and live – that sets AJR apart and makes me a fan. I can’t think of many other artists who can pull off big, bombastic and grandiose as well as heartfelt and personal in tandem (often even simultaneously) like AJR can. – Samuel L. #314

It has to be how unashamed they are; they make music on whatever topic they want, even if it’s not what most artists would care to talk about, and it’s honestly so cool. I respect how ambitious they are when messing with sounds to make it into something I’ve never heard of before. I love the weirdness of it all and how it makes me feel less alone. I love how the lyrics can be so simple yet so gut-wrenching; they truly make me feel, and that’s something really special. That’s the core of what makes me a fan of AJR. – xr_owo #030

AJR makes me feel seen and heard. In a world where so many artists write about the same things (relationships, parties, etc.), AJR writes about life as it is. They speak to people like me who struggle with identity and anxiety and feeling behind in a world that never stops. I’ve quite honestly never related more to lyrics. They are also so down to earth. When you meet AJR you feel like you’ve met up with a friend you’ve known forever. They are so kind and genuine. – @showsinbelarus #242

What makes me a fan of AJR is the way they make me feel less alone. Before I found AJR, I often felt lonely or like no one could understand the way I felt. Then I started listening to AJR, and their music made me feel like there were people out there who felt like me, and it helped me a lot. I was in a rough spot mentally when I found AJR, and now I feel so much better, and I credit AJR for helping me find others who make me feel like I’m not alone anymore. – @theresnothinglikeaduck #124

I am not a “fan girl” of anything But when I discovered you last year, there were something so connecting about your music. I listened and listened, and then the Maybe Ma was released…

And I thought to myself that I would attend your concert. I would dance around in my room, headphones, blaring, imagining myself being in the arena… and the day before the concert I bought my ticket knowing I would regret not being there.

I was very sick for three years from mold, toxicity and thought I would never feel normal again. Your concert was a way of me showing my body how to have high vibe, fun and excitement. Whenever I think about Being at the concert or watching a video from the tour… I can’t help but cry.

Your music helps me to truly know joy and I bought a sweater to anchor this experience forever. – @taylorddouglas #327

Pandemic helped us find you. From 2020 to 2024, our kids fell in love with your music, your personalities, and the stories. The whole family has become diehard fans and will be going to the TMM at the Forum soon. Can’t wait! – Cmcmanimen #043

I’m pretty sure I know every AJR song by heart: every chorus, every line, every word. I relate to many of them; a large part of it connects to what has been going on in my life over the past few years, and by some miracle the new albums always perfectly describe the situation I am currently in—my emotions, feelings, literally everything. Whenever I was at my lowest, AJR was here for me and told me that I wasn’t alone with all this, despite the rest of the world telling me the opposite. There are a few songs that I relate to the most, and certainly one of them is “Karma,” which will forever remain special to me, especially after Jack sang it while literally standing in front of me in Warsaw during the OKO tour. I finally felt understood for the first time in my entire life. – @Ziaziua #065

TMM tour was my first show I went to by myself. Afterwards it felt like I was reborn into a new person. I started learning instruments again and practicing singing. They’ve inspired me to try and live life a little better and try out new things, even if it’s a little scary. I wish I could go back in time and not care about what people think and just enjoyed life. – AngryDonnie #222

I think the DJ is crying for help and sober up make me an AJR fan because I just relate to them so much and that it makes me so happy to hear a song about what I’ve been through or what other people have experienced. – @Theghostofmoll #206

It is incredibly difficult to articulate why I support AJR. To me, AJR has always been the epitome of the perfect artist. Their music changed my life. Their vulnerability & raw honesty about all the good, the bad, & the ugly life throws at us restored my faith that I am not alone in how I am feeling. Their commitment to being themselves at all times has inspired me to never hide the little things that make me who I am. With that, their commitment to putting time/effort into using their platform to advocate for positive changes in our community has reminded me that our voices are powerful. Furthermore, their efforts to make every single tour & interaction with a supporter meaningful has shown that they are not only talented artists but also genuinely wonderful human beings. Songs like “Karma”, “Finale (Can’t Wait to See What You Do Next)”, “Maybe Man”, & “2085” have helped me in ways words could never do justice. Songs like “Birthday Party”, “Weak”, and “Bang” have allowed me & my closest friend to create unforgettable memories. I could probably attach memories/feelings to every song in their discography; without ever realizing it, AJR has created the soundtrack of my life & I will be eternally grateful for that. – xrespectfullyx #243

I’ve always felt like I was the black sheep, in a group of friends and even my family. Listening to AJRs music makes me feel heard, and being part of this fan base I now know I’m not alone; that there’s so many people who I can relate to and are like me. It’s amazing <3 – Starquinonez #155

I really love how unique their sound is. I have a hard time figuring out what genre to put them in because it stands out so much. The lyrics (to me) are deep-cutting and relatable, and whenever I have a struggle, I feel like there’s a song for that. – @TheClicklnMyEar #048

There was a period of time in my life where I felt like no one out there would ever understand what I was going through- I was in a really dark place and it felt like I would never be seen or heard. AJR came along and helped me realize that not only was I not alone, but they gave me the courage to face my struggles head on. Their music motivated me to keep pushing through the crappy parts of life in hopes of a brighter future, which is something both they achieved and I have discovered as well thanks to them. Their albums have continuously narrated my life and I am so grateful that they helped me become who I am today. – onelastpun #272

AJR makes me feel less alone in my struggles and fear of growing up. Their music is like a warm hug when I need it most and a reminder that everything will work out for the better. – @antiheroine_13 #034

AJR is a wonderful band, but they are also wonderful people. They make songs about very meaningful things to me, and they have helped me better my life. It’s also very nice to see how much they care about their fans, from when they were just starting out all the way to now. Their songs are not only high quality and just generally amazing to listen to, but convey generally hard-to-understand feelings in an incredible way. – @espressowrite #035

Started listening from “World’s Smallest Violin,” thought it sounded nice and had a Broadway musical-esque vibe (a genre which I adore), and started to listen to OKO and had a great time, especially with the messages behind the songs and the relatable moments. Then I listened to “Neotheater” and fuckin’ lost my mind; it legit made me (happy) cry the first few times. Then it just snowballed from there. – @Infy26 #066

AJR’s an inspiration to those who have been put down in life due to “being weird” or for dealing with issues that are intimidating to speak up about. – @Sonicboom2410 #260

It’s not just the music. It’s more of the meaning behind it and who each of them are as people. It’s amazing that they’ve come this far from where they’ve started. All of their music resonates with me extraordinary amounts, especially the new songs from TMM. – @imjustoodumb #192

To me, AJR is the metaphoric shoulder I can always lean on. when things are hard, I know i’ll always have their music and the comfort they bring me. – @killthejoke #258

There is a lyric in their Finale song in Neotheater that says “Don’t forget about me when you get out of college” and that just resonated with me so much because i was just about to go into college that year, but in all honesty they are who got me through college by listening to their music! And also during my senior year of college they came and performed at my college in Arkansas which was my first time seeing them and I thought of the lyrics in Next up Forever “I’m kinda scared of graduation cause who am I when this is done” hit me so hard but ended up seeing them a couple more times during the OKO tour and fast forward to today, one year post grad, I got to them in concert for the fourth time and meet them again and be apart of this lovely puzzle piece project. This felt like my full circle moment! AJR i promise I could never forget you! You have forever changed my life for the better!! – @followthedance_ #305

AJR has helped me realize things about my mental health in a way that was more easily manageable for me. For example, in Karma, where the lyric “I’ve been so good, where the hell is the karma?” helped me greatly mentally. – @espressowrite #277

What made me a fan was their creativity in their music and I love how they’re able to write about unusual topics without shame. – Kennedygirl28 #085

I love their songs because they are so in depth. Other artists never talk about those things in their songs like AJR does and I really appreciate that they put their hearts and souls into the music. – aylie.h16 #139

I listen to at least 100 songs a day, and I can assure you that OKO and TMM are part of them. – @cucowny #050

My mother passed of Stage 4 peritoneal cancer on October 23rd of 2023 at the age of 53. She had been fighting it since May of 2019. We attended 3 AJR concerts together through her diagnosis. We met them together and had a blast at all 3. Concerts were our love language to each other and she fought so hard to attend every single one until our last one in July 2023 (Fall out boy).
I remember sitting in the living room with her when God is really real was dropped and then when we were told Gary passed. It shook me to my core. Imagining how my favorite people were experiencing the same thing that I was. But it was the worst thing someone can go through. She was sick almost the entirety of last year but kept fighting. She kept fighting for me, our lovely pets that we both adore, and to hear TMM. Listening to TMM on November 10th right at 12AM was the most heartbreaking and magical experience of my life (besides attending the recent tour). I had her ashes on the bed next to me while I listened and cried. I’ve had dreams since her passing of her coming and visiting me and in every single on I’ve “shown” her TMM and told her how amazing it is and how I wish she could’ve made it. I’ve never had dreams like this and every time for a few seconds after I wake, it feels real. This band truly transcends just, everything. Thank you. – @ocentofonti #285

I’m a fan of AJR because I can always relate their songs to events and time periods of my life. When Neotheater came out, I was going through a lot of change in my life and I was able to relate to every single song on the album at some point in that year. Whether it was my fear of finally leaving my parents home, to breaking up with a girlfriend and questioning if our love was real or not. – @Pminer59 #087

It’s so hard to actually put this into words but I’ll try my best, I’m a fan of these guys for the way that they write music, their lyrics makes me feel seen, they make my feelings seem validated but also with a funny and theatrical twist. I’m an AJR fan because they put their hearts and soul on their concerts, you can see it because of its amazing production, because of how they make every song translate in a special way during their live performances and even though they sell out arenas now (!!!!) they still take the time to connect with fans, to play dodgeball and do m&g with us and moments like this means the world to me and many other fans too. – @Goldplatzman #299

Dear Winter will always hold a special place in my heart. I’ve loved AJR ever since they came out with I’m Ready!! Longtime fan. Their music has helped me through so much and has kept me motivated to keep going. I’ve never related more to certain lyrics in their songs. They also never fail to amaze me! Their concerts are MIND BLOWING!! No matter how much hate they get, they just keep on getting bigger and better. It’s just so inspiring. I’m getting a tattoo this summer for them. – Wind_ahh #160

As someone with ADHD and Autism, AJRs music just does it for me, their unique sounds and their awesome visuals live. AJR tickles the brain perfectly for me. When I saw them live for the maybe man tour I was dancing and singing and I never felt so alive. – Its_zoey_doe #094

They have put so many of my thoughts into words that I didn’t quite know how to say! They also are so open about struggling in certain ways! They have genuinely just helped me becoming better at coping with difficulties in my life! Also, they were a huge reason why I went into music production in college! I now having an associates degree and in the process of my bachelors!!! – @KaylaLodwick #279

They’re music has helped me grow emotionally as I started to understand how some of my emotions are bad for me and I should seek for help. Anytime I feel alone they somehow release something new that’s exactly about how I’m feeling. They’ve changed me as a whole as I’m not as anti-social with no friends anymore. Their music has made me able to talk to so many people and get so many opportunities in life that I would’ve never had. – @AJRMyPlay #280

Currently I feel like I’m a fan of the themes of certain songs, like Inertia, Steve is Going to London, Humpty Dumty, Don throw out my Legos, Come Hang Out. They have reflected several moments in my life. – @DakionDR #204

I’ve made stronger friendships through AJR!! You can probably tell by my username but I care about them a lot, and they’re the first and only concert I’ve gone to. They opened me up to new genres of music too and as I’ve grown, their music has grown and matured with me. – @TheClicklnMyEar (the I is a lowercase L) #288

The first time I heard Weak I was nine then years past Bang! came out I instantly became a stan of the brothers. – @NeoClickOk #107

If I had to quickly describe it, it would be the intense admiration I feel for them. The admiration to not write about what most songs are about. The admiration of experimentation and using sounds that you normally don’t hear in music yet seamlessly putting it in there like it makes sense. The admiration to use their songs to convey relatability and talk about heavy topics. The admiration of them engaging with their fans in authentic and vulnerable ways that most artists rarely do. The admiration of them sharing their creative process. ‘The Maybe Man’ was especially an album that increased that admiration and love, if you can believe it. When I first listened to it, I cried. There was something so overwhelming and emotional listening to songs like “2085” and “God is Really Real” that can hit you like a ton of bricks. And I cried again seeing it live during their tour….in case you can’t tell, their songs can make me cry. 😂 I can’t really pick a certain song, or at least just one, because all of them hold significant meaning in different ways to me. “Karma” is about being good and wanting it returned. “Maybe Man” is about self-doubt and insecurities (and just a cool overture and table of contents). “Turning Out Pt. 1” seems to describe the AroAce experience that I go through (or at least it’s somewhat a designated anthem). And songs like “Steve’s Going to London” and “Ordinaryish People” are just absolute bangers. – @TheCosmicRebel #031

Good music makes ears happy 👍 Alright I’ll give a little more than that.
AJR makes songs with really interesting and unique concepts and great executions of those concepts. Their music is really unique and open which makes it enjoyable to listen too. – winniedog40 #208

AJR’s songs capture exactly how I feel going through life. All the terrifying ups and downs of going through life are put to the catchiest tunes imaginable, and it makes me feel like I’m not alone in this wild life. I can jam and cry to something relatable, and the way they put feelings into their music in a unique style keeps me coming back for more. – @nhl_taylor #190

I’ve been following the guys since I was 13 with I’m Ready and every song since has pulled me in further. It’s so refreshing to have music that is so relatable and brutally honest. The boys have helped me through every rough patch in my life by putting out an album about what I was going through as I was experiencing it. Since then, their music has brought me some of the bestest friends I could ever ask for and provided me a lifetime worth of joy and love. – @Mewhoeverthatis #229

I became a fan of AJR because of how brutally honest they can be and how relatable their music is. With the current state of music where every artist is just copying and pasting trying to make it out there, AJR continues to be unique and not follow the dance. I love AJR, and I’m a fan of them because I can feel the work put into every song, album, MVs, and shows. – @AJRMyPlay #038

Ever since giving World’s Smallest Violin a full listen thanks to some random Undertale animation, I just felt immediately immersed; needing to give every other song a listen. And once I had listened to every song, I just knew this was, and still is, my favorite band.

I don’t know where to even start with how much I just loved everything. From the meaning, the lyrics, the instrumentals; I can’t further exaggerate how much it means to me to be able to enjoy listening to their music every single day. – Ruby #328

AJR plays with and expands the boundaries I thought I knew about music. From their unique sounds to breathtaking shows, listening to their music is always an adventure. There’s so many songs that talk about the world in ways I think about but can’t put into words – Birthday Party, Dear Winter, and Christmas in June are some examples of that. I remember my aunt asked me why they were my favorite artist “instead of someone like Taylor Swift.” Nobody is doing or has done what AJR is doing musically, lyrically, and live… that’s what I love about AJR. – @mr_ot5 #090

What makes me a fan of AJR is just the little sound that you will normaly won’t hear in music. Like the school Bell in the entertainment is here. – Rojelle._ #127

I fell identificarte with a lot of their songs, also every sound that conform the songs are special, that makes a very special experience every time I listen to a song. I wanted to be a fan of a band since a very long time and I finally found it! – regsuaste09 #157

AJR has been with me through many milestones in life. “Neotheater” helped me transition to college, “Ok Orchestra” got me through the pandemic and to college graduation, and “The Maybe Man” motivates me as I recover from an unexpected health condition. – @destined4disney #205