Author and Time columnist Joel Stein takes us through the songs that defined his identity as a youngster, from musicals to rock operas.

For his Guest DJ set, actor Val Kilmer picked five songs that awakened his “artistic expression” early in his life.

Architect Neil Denari is an influential force in the culture of contemporary architecture and has a unique point of view that is reflected in his left of center song picks.

Ellen Page relies heavily on music to get into character for all of her roles, from the piercing sadness and longing of Cat Power and Gillian Welch to the beautiful instrumentals of cellist Adam Hurst.

Indie filmmaker Noah Baumbach makes very personal movies and music planted some early seeds of visual inspiration.

Famed photographer Douglas Kirkland has a lust for life that is apparent in his song picks, from an ode to Italy to a couple heart-tugging ballads.

Stand-up comic and actress Natasha Leggero shares her musical alter ego for her Guest DJ Project set.

Actor and  Saturday  Night Live cast member Jason Sudeikis talks about the songs that shaped him through his suburban Kansas upbringing.

LA-based artist Sage Vaughn is best known for his wildlife series and many of his paintings are titled after song lyrics.

Tears have been shed, dedications have been made but most of all we’ve heard many moving stories about success, failure, love, loss, regret and joy.