NEVER Listened to AJR

[@MathewMcKenna]

Thanks for coming along everyone! I appreciate you being here

[@fluffyunicorn7663]

can you listen to ic3peak please. also love your vids.

[@aidenharris5037]

This has made my day! They’re so insanely musically talented and god they deserve to be heard by so many people. The lyrics are beautiful, it’s not your typical love song or break up song, it’s about life. They have a song called ‘My Play’ which is about a child who’s parents are going through divorce, it’s lyrically stunning and the music video pulls at every heart string. I’d recommend giving it a listen if you do genuinely like their stuff 🙂

[@yasnil_7878]

You need to listen to miracle musical their music is soo good

[@lizziebear8841]

Could you react to the living tombstone, you’ve probably heard at least one of their songs on tiktok but their music gives me life, and it’s everything a kid with a fnaf and other phases needs 😂

[@livvvv8937]

Can you do Arctic monkeys?

[@abbyallen9438]

Fun fact: they don’t have a label, they do absolutely everything themselves from writing to producing to planning concerts and music videos!

[@michaelgiaquinto3092]

Exactly what I love ❤️ fuck mainstream labels

[@DoMorrMusic]

They have a label now. But they still do everything themselves.

[@izz0d1nardi83]

I agree, just so original​@@michaelgiaquinto3092

[@katsunaxyz9231]

A song you should have listened to, is karma probably my favorite out of all AJR songs

[@Nobody-uk3lz]

Don’t throw out my legos is a favorite for me;;

[@namelessm0nster234]

Karma is my favorite too, I just feel that I can easily make some sort of story out of it.

[@sofia-pl3sd]

Karma is my favorite too

[@lil-human-espresso]

100% agree :d

[@instantregretrat4238]

Mine is Break My Face, but Karma is a pretty close third after finale

[@kksmith1]

Ok fun fact: all three people in the music videos are brothers! A is for Adam, they guy with the beard J is for Jack, they main vocals And lastly (but not least!!) R is for Ryan, the guy with glasses They definitely have some other good songs, and I would love to see a part 2

[@frankiemcbean.]

OKAY WE ALL NEED TO LEARN FROM THIS PERSON BECAUSE THIS IS ACTUALLY FACT I NEW THIS ALREADY BUT IT IS ACTUALLY A GOOD FUN FACT AND NOT SOMETHING USELESS-the demon under your bed +=[e][d][i][t]=+ but I’m not sure how much you are going to use this fact but it will- Might help you in the future-you know who this is

[@iiomqfaderz]

O

[@frankiemcbean.]

@House VP no I personally think that they mean Jack the hat man

[@litolguy_]

They also started off making music in their living room (hence the title of their first album), their song "I'm Ready" getting them popular after they tweeted it out to many huge artists!

[@lovely_fish3233]

Whats funny though is that when coming up with a name for the band, they would ask people at concerts back when they where small. One if there friends suggest ed to go by there first initials for the time being and then they never changed it

[@LootFlute]

Fun fact: their song, “Bang!” Was featured in an apple commercial(just the instrumental) and their song “Overture” was also featured in Pixar’s “Soul” teaser trailer(just the piano riff) :)

[@izz0d1nardi83]

Which overture? There's 2

[@LootFlute]

@@izz0d1nardi83 2 years later is kinda crazy ngl💀 the one from The Click album

[@ThingInTheHall]

3'o'clock things was also featurs in a heccin *chipotle ad*

[@DeltaC79]

The vocal hook from the good part is in the soul trailer too

[@danielatavares1451]

I’ve been listening to their last song “Way Less Sad” on repeat, so good

[@litolguy_]

WAY LESS SAD IS SO GOOD

[@Budonkya]

I think My play is better out of the two new ones, but Way less sad is great too

[@edwinlevin7959]

i never have listen to way less sad. i actually listen worlds smallest violin repeating

[@tanjiro_k.]

BUT I’M WAY LESS SAAAAD~

[@noonelooksatusers]

@@edwinlevin7959 i like both now lol

[@Inf3rnoDragon]

I would love to see a part two with some songs like -Humpty Dumpty -Turning Out -Dear Winter -My Play -Christmas In June Just some suggestions :)

[@atonofhats2185]

Turning out pt. ii as well

[@craquerock]

dear winter makes me cry, dont know why

[@jonnybuijze1770]

And now that OK orchestra is out, also 3 o'clock things and Ordinary-ish people maybe? Those are my favourites.

[@yigoh8437]

@@jonnybuijze1770 and Bummerland

[@aaronwidjaja2242]

Don’t throw out my legos definitely

[@BlackieSootfur]

I WASNT EXPECTING THIS BUT I AM QUITE PLEASED!! also congrats on 100k!!!

[@shinveedemondog1659]

FuRrY?!?

[@iiomqfaderz]

E

[@NightW_Tv]

WHAT R U DOING HERE!?!? I love u

[@confetticatnip]

WAIT YOU WATCH MATHEW TOO??????

[@sprout9745]

BLACKIEEEEEEE

[@mamuragonediting1546]

As soon as I introduced "Burn the house down" I became popular for the entire year because when people thought of the epic song they thought of me introducing it to them and thought I was so cool.

[@elagorgulu1348]

Omg wow

[@iiomqfaderz]

O

[@ashley-tt9os]

this guy has figured out how to be popular

[@katsauce]

r/ThatHappened

[@the_zster_official]

WAY UP WAY UP WE GOT!

[@annie.d3026]

I would love if you reacted to Glass Animals, they have some crazy weird music! They’re incredible. Some song suggestions: Gooey Pools Heat Waves Toes The Other Side Of Paradise Pork Soda Take a Slice

[@wianchy]

Their sound is so unique, I'd love to see him react to them! 'Waterfalls coming out your mouth' is one of my favourites

[@alicialapatra7416]

OMG YES YES YES ONE MILLION TIMES YES!!!

[@weeeee3254]

Yes and pork soda! :D

[@zzombiie_]

YES

[@heartlyla]

Yes!!!!! they are so good aaa

[@oryxiac]

I'm just waiting till the day he finds a song he likes which isn't on spotify

[@kamaboko662]

Not me realizing I listen to AJR songs without knowing it’s by AJR-

[@Undydamon]

Same, I didn't know they made "Weak" and I've listened that to it for years

[@kamaboko662]

@@Undydamon exactly! I got so excited when I found out that they did

[@toby_that_one_random_guy]

@@Undydamon same here!

[@Spamilton1739]

That's the odd thing about ajr, so many people know them without knowing them

[@clementinelovegood3182]

Fun fact! The synth you loved so much in Weak isn't a synth at all, It's trumpet with a THICK layer of vocoding on it. Despite their really electro sound they don't actually use straight synths very often, they prefer to take real life sounds and instruments and just go ham in the post-production

[@MathewMcKenna]

Interesting you mentioned this actually! Just a little after doing this video, I stumbled across one of the members doing a dive into how they produced Weak, which had such amazing and interesting insights. I loved that one of the ways they made the pulsing sounds was by reversing the instruments periodically, and I did notice how much they just messed with sounds to make them distorted and really fascinating. Such a cool method of production!

[@ThatThingYouLove]

i highly recommend listening to more songs by ajr specifically: my play karma bummerland netflix trip

[@whalesaph]

Ah, finally. Another good AJR review. Taste. "This made me feel sad and happy at the same time." Yeah, that sums up their music pretty well. Part 2?

[@isaiahjoiner1625]

I was looking to see if anyone commented this cuz I wanted to but you beat me to the punch lol

[@Ni.61]

Yes pleaseeee

[@cyanboom807]

I TOTALLY agree, there are so many songs of theirs that i just feel sad and happy at the exact same time

[@darthdrekkar9312]

definition of AJR: making upbeat songs about depression.

[@act2wasstronger182]

I was depressed as hell and desperately trying to cheer up by simply listening to music on KZbin. 3 o clock things came in the recommendations..... "Come on guys, I promise everything will be alright, be ok " I cried for half an hour, and felt much much better

[@flynnvoid7694]

For me, AJR is that favorite band I forget about bc I get distracted, but I'm always so fricking happy to see them come up again. Best pop band ever.

[@AudreyLunaGarner]

How do you forget AJR?

[@_1DK_]

yes same

[@alyssasolis5129]

PLEASE do a part 2!! I love AJR a lot and I'm so happy they've finally been getting some recognition in the past few years. Some suggestions you should listen to: Netflix Trip 100 Bad Days Next Up Forever Karma The Good Part Turning Out

[@Pheonixvatoreii]

And Finale. Underrated song!

[@jessicagoncalves3098]

I saw "AJR"and immediately clicked. They're amazing!!!

[@frankiemcbean.]

SAME

[@stellapaulino7532]

yes!!!!!

[@imyour900yearoldgrandfathe4]

YEESS!

[@elagorgulu1348]

SAME SAME AAAAAH

[@Xxlex._]

Mhm

[@kingmespeaks6839]

Please do a part 2 for AJR! Their more popular songs that I love are "Karma", "Bummerland", "I'm Not Famous", "I'm Ready", and "Don't Throw Out My Legos"!

[@krystlelacey5542]

Their new album is coming out this month so, if you want more it's coming 😁😁, I would love for you to hear more of them 💛

[@roondog_1007]

Sober up: This song is on Tik Tok! Bang: OMG This is ALSO in Tik Tok!! Weak: ... Am I a joke to you?

[@therapysession4284]

AJR is the kind of band that will make upbeat and catchy music with a sad meaning behind it. That why I love their songs so much- it’s so sad I could cry, but the vibe never lets me.

[@Mvegt01]

Do a part 2!! i recommend the songs: Way Less Sad Bummerland Don't Throw Out My Legos Karma Drama

[@upseteggplant2810]

I don't think I've EVER been this early lol

[@Dani-mc5lg]

If you do a part 2 heres some songs you should listen to: -Karma -Dear Winter -Turning Out -100 Bad Days -Bummerland (more recent one) -Way less Sad (most recent one)

[@YourPugKing]

Part 2 songs to check out Role Models Dear Winter Let The Games Begin Karma Way Less Sad 100 Bad Days

[@skyedove234]

Could you react to Penelope Scott's songs? Always love the videos, keep it up

[@evenstar.]

Yesss

[@lizziebear8841]

Omg yes

[@sparklepool101]

YES AA

[@cheesecakeap6052]

Could you do Penelope Scott -Lotta True Crime -Born2Run -Rät

[@evenstar.]

Yess omg he should also listen to feel better by Penelope

[@kayceeviolet5147]

Let me add to this -Sweet Hibiscus tea -Lukewarm -Lavender -Baxter the 3rd is under fucking siege -Mommy Fwiend

[@brass_faucettt]

I really hope you react to AJR again, there’s plenty of underrated songs by them and I would love to hear your thoughts on them! Suggestions: Karma Next Up Forever The Entertainments Here Netflix Trip Come Hang Out Pretender (Acoustic) Come Hang Out Finale (Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next) Heck- just listen to ‘Neotheater’ and ‘The Click (Deluxe Edition)’ they are amazing!

[@elspeth8978]

suggestion: 'never listened to wallows!' they're a really cool band! some songs i suggest: -Are you bored yet? -OK -Remember when -Pleaser -Drunk on Halloween -Only friend -I'm full

[@carolynrodrigues7388]

pleaseeeeeeee

[@maddypings9545]

1980s Horror Film!

[@d_johhns0n]

i love wallows sm YES

[@morganisstrange7839]

Yes and scrawny tooooo

[@nato.8169]

“Sad and happy at the same time.” The AJR fans welcome you with open arms.

[@burritoe5429]

This man is the only music critic that doesn’t instantly hate all music

[@elistrations]

He should react to Bummerland and Way Less Sad!! Those two are absolute masterpieces

[@bigolbeans8163]

could you possibly react to IDKHOW (IDKHOWBUTTHEYFOUNDME is the full name) songs i recommend reacting to -door -new invention -choke -no one likes the opening band -bleed magic -do it all the time -clusterhug and fun fact: dallon (the singer in the band) used to be in panic at the disco when it was still a band

[@ruejanea]

I also recommend Razzmitaz (sorry if I spelled it wrong)

[@IndependentOreo]

Y e s

[@FanofAJR]

“This is making me sad and happy at the same time” perfect way to describe listening to AJR’s music 😂👌 Loved the video!

[@luke2max]

Haha nice to see you here lol

[@hannahwinkler7405]

I just have to say, Ryan is an absolute master at lyrics and production. And the fact that they work so hard to make each part of the song slightly different and interesting...just *chef's kiss*....

[@sspetersen1285]

I love AJR, and I really enjoyed this reaction. If you're gonna make a pt. 2 i'd like to recommend: "Karma", "overture" (2017), and "Dear Winter"

[@frankiemcbean.]

I love their music- Just a minute ago I was listening to their music Edit-HOLY SHEET- why does this comment have so many likes 👁👄👁 like anyone could of commented this lmao-

[@brass_faucettt]

Is- is that a reference to ‘Birthday Party’ I see? Or am I just thinking of it because i’m listening to Neotheater?

[@frankiemcbean.]

@@brass_faucettt maybe-

[@ItzSylk]

same lol

[@MicaAnneArts]

If you do a part 2 to listening to AJR, I would totally recommend the song Bummerland. It's definitely one of my favorites at the moment

[@raew.1782]

Oh yessss , and karma and I'm not famous

[@krystlelacey5542]

YES and my play- itll make him cry but that fine 🤧😬

[@elagorgulu1348]

I agrer with all the replys

[@B_macs]

My play would be better but bummerland is good to

[@epichaxboi6258]

I fucking love the drums in Bummerland!

[@DreamyFlowerz]

Please do a part 2!! If you do, here are my recommendations: - Drama - Birthday Party - Break my Face - Come Hang Out

[@Pro_of_Plush2845]

If you could do a part 2 of listening to AJR, that'd be awesome! My favorites are definitely Worlds Smallest Violin and I'm Not Famous, so if you'd listen to those, I would love it!!

[@asterrwith2rs680]

I remember when I was younger my local JD would play “Weak” and I really liked it but I was young and hadn’t thought to search it up then a few years later I find their song “Karma” now they’re like my favourite artist. So happy to see you react to these

[@marle100]

BANG!!

[@djantisocial6827]

They are amazing and criminally underrated, I'd love to see a part 2.

[@Pilastro_]

I'M SO GLAD YOU LISTENED TO AJR! ♥ Their album songs have such good lyrics about so many things that people don't usually talk about in songs and I'd really love to see you react to a second part çwç

[@fudgesolo6352]

I WAS ALREADY HAPPY ENOUGH WHEN YOU STARTED LISTENING TO MELANIE’S MUSIC BUT NOW MY LIFE IS COMPLETE

[@Sleepgodx]

The biggest shout-out to you Matt, this is what reactions are supposed to be and you fucking nailed it. You have real appreciation for the music, you give insight without ranting, and you keep it fun, 10/10

[@redhead_bebs]

DO MORE! MORE PARTS! I suggest "Pitchfork Kids", "Netflix Trip", "Next Up Forever", and "My Play"!

[@AJRandom]

their songs are just 🤌🏼*chefs kiss*

[@TouchyFe3lyFo0L]

If it's possible, Could you possibly react to Confetti? Some songs I recommend by them: -Ghost -Dear God -Rob a Bank -Lonely -Right now -Motive -Elephant in the room :,)

[@PurplePip]

Might I recommend from AJR 'Bummerland', 'I'm ready' '100 bad days' and 'Karma' (100 bad days and Karma IN THAT ORDER (imo)) They're amazing songs on the same levels as the ones you've covered in this video. Thanks for making such amazing content my dude!

[@norvegicus]

chicken sandwich

[@nordicbridgetrollenthusias8194]

True.

[@daniellelong8674]

same bro

[@mariam-li3pp]

yes

[@sprout8841]

Yup.

[@dysanity]

Beautiful wording

[@ayikahsLive]

I would absolutely love to see a part 2! i'm so glad you liked them so much because they're really good ! I'll recommend some songs: karma, birthday party, dont throw out my legos, my play, break my face :)

[@wrennsly5880]

IF you’re thinking of doing a second part to ajr I’d recommend karma, I’m not famous, Netflix trip, and wow, I’m not crazy. They’re all bops

[@rgbfall5124]

Hey! Might I recommend listening to the album Hawaii: pt ii (also know as the miracle musical). Very good album! And if you do, I'd recommend the songs The Mind Electric and Dream in Sweet Sea Major

[@noap1236]

I really love AJR, I would love for you to react to their new album when that drop the 26th

[@courtneyrobertson1092]

May I request more AJR specifically Karma, Birthday Party, I’m Ready, I’m Not Famous, and Bummerland

[@mandysmiles5222]

AJR is amazing. The only one you missed of my favorite songs is "Karama"

[@drewkelly3622]

Ive been the biggest fan of AJR for years. I love watching people listen to the first time and fall in love, I had that same moment too😂. They are truly amazing in what they do. AJR 4 LIFE BABYY🔥🔥🔥

[@shutupfam4237]

“I really like his hat“ YESS welcome to that family!

[@AKawasaki]

While you are on the train of liking AJR, they have a new album coming March 26, titled Ok Orchestra. I would totally recommend listening to it when it comes out. And yes, Bang! will be on the album!

[@ihavehopeforu]

Perfect timing as they're coming out with a album this month

[@brynvanwagoner2929]

one thing ajr is known for is how many instruments they add into there songs! i feel there are so many other songs that displayed this! u gotta do a part 2 man

[@Nau_ru]

"This is making me sad and happy at the same time" AJR in a nutshell

[@keyaathale]

ajr is legit my favorite band PLEASE do a part two!!

[@raew.1782]

You absolutely need to do a sequel, and you really need to include karma. Karma would be a good song to watch last in a video. Also include I'm Not Famous

[@JakeHageman]

“I’m so happy and sad at the same time” Welcome to AJR lmao

[@cailahhall9894]

Love AJR, but have you listened to Jon Bellion before? His music is really good.

[@sofia-pl3sd]

aaaaaa i need a part 2! literally AJR is my favorite band and i would like to see you reacting to more song of them

[@scicerini03]

I love AJR especially Neotheater, their newest songs like my play and the click

[@kellsinpdx]

I literally found these guys a few weeks ago after watching one of my favorite KZbinrs doing a misheard lyrics thing. "Burn the House Down," was on there and the misheard lyric was, "You sticky pickle. you stupid fool." I heard that and was like, "must check out the original," and I've been hooked and I got a ticket to see them in June!

[@z-squad]

the thing about ajr is i dont understand why people hate them, they are just creative with their songs and people dont like that i guess. ajr is one of my fav artist and im not forcing people to like them, i just dont understand why people hate them.

[@ioana_raducea-marin]

I stumbled upon this video around the time that it came out and I returned to it today to say thank you. I started listening to AJR because of you and this video! They are amazing and I adore their music! Thanks for helping me become an AJR fan! ❤

[@demonwolf7311]

Hey, maybe you should react to Mindless self indulgence.

[@Phoenix_flame]

"I really like his hat," I can't tell you how much joy that brought me-

[@JM-pm2qg]

Finally! A positive AJR reaction

[@MarcusIsHere]

WE NEED A PART 2! THEY HAVE SO MANY AMAZING SONGS!

[@neet_neet8345]

i’m a simple woman. i see AJR. i click.

[@LonerEevee]

Suggestions! Jon Bellion (Guillotine, The good in me, stupid deep, all time low, woke the fuck up) Lemon Demon (lifetime achievement award, one weird tip, I've got some falling to do, knife fight, sweet bod, two trucks, crisis actors or just anything from the Spirit Phone album) Studio Killers (Jenny, All men are pigs, eros and apollo, ode to the bouncer, dirty car, party like it's your birthday) Caravan Palace (Aftermath, comics, panic, beatophone, lone digger, black betty) Mystery skulls (money, ghost, freaking out, hellbent, one of us, soul on fire, the future) The Scary Jokes (anything from the April Fools album honestly)

[@masmerp1]

I think AJR has one of the best community's

[@ReallyAGhost]

You should listen to Ellise! She has a similar style to Melanie

[@emmalineaddisteenfeldtlykk139]

Can you react ro Gorillaz, i would love to see it☺️

[@WillAshwell]

WOOO CONGRAATS ON THE PLAY BUTTON AND 100K! SO DESERVED

[@ctrls5468]

can you react to madison beer’s new album “life support”?🥰

[@charazchu1771]

U should do part 2 where you listen to their newer songs (well bang is kinda new but still) They are so amazing!

[@StealthyCrab]

please react to NFs music please

[@punksscareme]

he already did the link is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6S9moyImLWVaJY

[@StealthyCrab]

@@punksscareme cheers

[@unpopularfish5260]

please do a part 2. Growing up on bleecker street, Netflix trip, and I'm ready are all from the same album but have such a different feel/doesn't seem like these songs are from the same album

[@oliverfurlow9511]

E

[@12s0ph]

E

[@yowaimo5004]

Favorite songs from this group, "Burn this House Down" "Bang!" And "Let the Games Begin".

[@amyholder9049]

Day 25 of asking for an AURORA or Cloe x halle reaction

[@peachiibee]

"sad and happy at the same time" is SUCH a good way to summarize most of AJR's songs haha

[@alowngames]

Pls do a part two!! Songs I suggest: - Drama - Karma - Im not famous - 100 bad days

[@sparxbololo]

Yess these songs are so POG P.S I see that profile pic, dream smp and ajr fandom bruhhhh yesss

[@alowngames]

@@sparxbololo yessss someone gets my profile pic reference!! :D

[@King_Screeb]

If you do a part 2 you should definitely listen finale the ending of that song reminds me of a Disney movie

[@jarh5281]

AJR is by far one of my favorite music artists and I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed them!!

[@soggywaffle9327]

idk if youve listened to more ajr since this vid (since its really old LOL) but i would really love a part 2 to this !! maybe more songs from neotheatre ??

[@oreotheespeon4532]

If you do a part 2 of AJR, then these are some songs I recommend! -Way Less sad - Don’t throw out my legos -It’s on us -World’s smallest violin -Let the games begin

[@-Emberr-]

If you’re ever going to do a part 2 to this I highly recommend listening to AJR’s new album The Maybe Man! My favorite song from it is called Steve’s Going to London and I think you’d really like it

[@megan2098]

If you ever decide to do a part 2 for AJR, here are some other suggestions: • 100 bad days • Overture • Come hang out • Netflix trip • Turning out (parts I and II) • Don't throw out my legos • The entertainments here • Birthday party • Three-thirty • Good pretender • Karma • (all their recent stuff from the last year or so, it's so damn good)

[@kaiitoes2105]

You should listen to Barnes Courtney!! Here’s some of his songs: -Good Thing - Glitter & Gold - Fire - Sinners -Golden Dandelions