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Music is popular with adolescents, and almost all listen to music as well as incorporate it into their lives (Kimbel & Protivnak, 2010). This means of self-expression and emotional release plays a role in adolescent development in multiple ways (Armstrong & Ricard, 2016). Young people almost invariably describe the positive benefits of engaging with music when asked to reflect on the relationship between music and health (McFerran & Saarikallio, 2014). Music is a particularly powerful source of social communication and social influence in this age group (Ostlund & Kinnier, 1997). Community music therapy can provide an authentic relationship-building experience for college students (Schwantes & Rivera, 2017). At its best, music can be lifesaving, such as the lyrics of “How to Save a Life” by The Fray. Music can also increase prosocial behavior; for example, preventing HIV (Thompson, 2003). At its worst, music may become repetitive and stale or glorify violent behavior, which may increase negative emotions and thoughts that can lead to aggression (A. Palmer, 2003). Popular music is both a reflection of and an exacerbating influence on attitudes, values, and behaviors (Bushong, 2002).