Editor's Note

By Lauren Elizabeth Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

I predict 2022 will prove music to be more inspiring than ever. The excitement surrounding new music releases and concert tours is back to pre-pandemic levels. Standing in a stadium full of music lovers feels like home. Rock & Roamer hopes to bring you that same level of emotion.

This issue features an exclusive interview with AJ Smith, a Nashville pop-music artist making waves in Music City. Smith’s latest single “Grammy” was just released Jan. 31, and is a beautiful tribute to his grandmother who believed in his dreams of creating a music career.

We also explore what it is like to study music from the perspective of a University of Kentucky music student who gives details into what their day and class schedules and commitments are like.

Rock & Roamer also brings you an exciting New York City travel guide detailing the best places to eat, stay and explore your next trip to the city.

I hope this issue of Rock & Roamer surprises you, moves you, and gives you something to look forward to.