Last Tuesday, I was lucky enough to photograph one of my favorite bands for the second time. The 1975 played a sold out show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Ever since I found out what their concerts look like, I've wanted to photograph them. Their concert in Charleston turned out to be the first concert I ever had a photo pass for, so they will always hold a special place in my heart. I've seen them four times total, and each time I've observed many different reactions and emotions from the crowd - much more variety than I have ever seen at any other concert. I was intrigued by this, so I asked several people what the band means to them and what it's like to see them live. If you've listened to The 1975 or seen one of their concerts, you've probably felt some of these things.

"As the lights go down and the smoke fills the venue, the anticipation of the crowd rises and everybody's on the edge of their seats. It hits me, "I'm seeing my favorite band for the fourth time, and I couldn't be any happier." The intro comes to an end as the notes to Love Me start and my heart feels with joy. Screaming and crying the lyrics to some of my favorite songs for an hour and a half couldn't be any better. The 1975 continue to amaze me, as their live shows grow larger and more exciting." -Jayden

"In 2013, my friends told me to look up this band called The 1975. They told me not to tell anyone because it was supposed to be our secret band. After many years of listening to them, I finally got to see them at Shaky Knees in Atlanta this year. Matty Healy, the lead singer, noticed me in the front row and dabbed with me. Then after the show, my friends and I met Matty. I told him thank you for everything he does and stands for and that he meant a lot to me. Then the security guard, Mark, gave two other girls Matty's guitar picks and even though I didn't get one, I still told him thank you for everything he does. Then he left and came back 5 minutes later and handed me my own guitar pick and told me, "That just came out of Matty's pocket.'"-John

"They've meant a lot to me since I was 14. I'm from the Philippines and they've come here three times. I'm too broke to buy tickets, but I still support them. When I'm sad, I pull up their Spotify and my nerves dance away." -Alexandra

"A discussion on the deeper meaning of their songs would never end because it's totally subjective. That's what I love about their music - it means something different to everybody. To me, that's the beauty of it all." -Regine

"The 1975 live is an incredible experience. They have impacted my life in such amazing ways in the past few years and they continue to with their music. The song Haunt // Bed is particularly special to me because it begins with the lyrics "I'm sorry that your dad's dead" and my dad passed away recently. I go to their concerts to get away from reality and remember what their music has done for me. I am so intrigued by this band and the things they do." -Taylor

"I've have grown so much since first hearing The 1975 and the band has grown alongside me. They have taught me so much about life and love and other people. Seeing them live was such a surreal experience. To have the people you admire so much right infront of you is the best feeling in the world. Their honesty and importance they place on relevant social issues makes them incomparable. They truly are making a difference in the world and in not only their fans, but youth as a whole. Their perceptions of the world and everything around them has had such an impact on me." -Madison

"The 1975 means so much to me and their music has helped get through some pretty tough times in my life. There was one time in particular when I was having a horrible panic attack and what helped me calm down and get through it was their song So Far (It's Alright). Their music has not only helped me through the tough times but it has also created some of the best times of my life. Because of this band I've made countless friends, travelled all around Florida and to 3 different states I've never been to before just to see them perform live - and I've even gotten lyrics of theirs tattooed on my arm! Each show is so different from the last and my experiences are always so different yet still so beautiful. The amount of different emotions The 1975 can make you feel whilst attending one of their shows is astounding and when I'm there I feel at home and at peace." -Sierra

"To me, The 1975 represents everything my life is now. When I saw them live for the first time in 2013, their music hit me in a way that is difficult to put into words, but it was unlike anything I had ever experienced. Over the years, they have always been my constant. Their music is always there for me at the end of a hard day, and the friends I have made because of the community they created are some of the best people I know. Their concerts are the places I feel most at home." -Susie

"The 1975 to me is like having a favorite blanket. Something to wrap yourself in on your bad days. I listen to them everyday but when I'm having a bad day, failed a test or having issues with work or people, I'll put both albums on shuffle and just listen. Hearing Matty sing about finding somebody else made my break up so much easier. It's like the words that I want to say are already written down and produced for everyone to hear. Their music is like a kickstart to whatever emotion you're feeling. Like a breath of fresh air you need at the end of a long day." -Peyton

"I like seeing them live because I'm surrounded by people I love watching the people I love, and it's crazy that there's a whole room of people united by one band. For me, going to live shows is a chance to give back to The 1975, because their music has given me so much." -Cloe

"I turn to The 1975's music when I'm feeling down, celebrating, or relaxing. They have a song for everything I feel. The band is just as great as the music - they are amazing people with amazing souls. Every time I meet them they are the same humble, sweet, and caring people. They never seize to amaze me with their love for music and their fans. A show by The 1975 isn't just a concert; it's a place to be yourself and happy. I lose myself and all my worries once they step foot on stage. I've made many friends at their shows because of the amazing atmosphere they create. You won't see a concert like it. Ever." -Cass

"I've been a fan of The 1975 since 7th grade and I'm a senior in high school now. I saw them for the first time in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre. I could not have asked for a better night. It was the coolest thing hearing the lyrics "17 and a half years old" live, while being 17 and a half years old. I'm still on cloud nine and I'm so happy I got to experience them live because I've basically grown up on their music." -Sam

"I've loved The 1975 since I was in 8th grade. I really want to see them live if they come back to the Philippines. They mean so much to me." -Josh

"Ten years from now, when I look back on these marvelous years and tell my friends or kids stories from this part of my life, I know I will be so happy to say that The 1975 was the soundtrack to it all. Whether they’re making fun of pop culture or preaching about political issues, The 1975 has played a significant role in a lot of people’s lives, including mine. Their music symbolizes different parts of my life, sometimes even the littlest moments. Such as listening to Robbers and crying that one time I was 12 and got in a pathetic fight with a friend, or even singing UGH! last Friday night at the top of my lungs on a drive with people I love. The stories told by their songs are interpreted in so many different ways for all kinds of people to listen and relate to. And this is what makes The 1975 some of the best storytellers." - Summer

"The 1975 were my gateway into music. I saw them for the first time in May 2014 at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, which is a really small venue compared to where they play now. I remember hearing Matty playing Fallingforyou and Me while telling us to put our phones away and be present and enjoy the music, I cried. It was the first of few times I've ever cried during a concert. I felt as though every worry and trouble I had completely left me in that moment. I saw them again in November of 2014 and they made everyone feel connected. Matty had us all hold hands during one song then hug our neighbor. Never had I felt so much love from strangers. After they went on their break for about a year and then came out with their new album, I felt as if I rediscovered myself as they did themselves, like I grew with them. Seeing them live and even just listening to them makes me feel at ease. They represent me. I admire Matty as an actual human being because we share the same beliefs and idealisms. I often catch myself referring to him as a writer just as much as I call him an artist or musician. I love them, wholeheartedly. Their music, their performances, their message, them. They get me, as I get them." -Celine

"Whenever I think about albums that have changed my life, I first think of The 1975's debut self-titled album. When I listen to any song off of that album, I am transported back to my senior year of high school. I remember counting down the days to graduation and the thing I was most excited to do was go on a drive with my best friend blasting Robbers while we passed out high school as we sang “They're driving past our old school.” But not only have The 1975 been apart of some of the best moments of my life, they’ve also been there for some of the worst. My 18th birthday was on the 27th of December, 2014 and I was invited to a New Year’s Eve party. But instead of going out, I stayed home, depressed at the fact that I was growing up and scared of the future. I have the strongest memory of myself sitting in my bed with the television in my room on mute, and as the ball dropped and the clock struck midnight, I was sobbing while listening to Robbers. Even now, when I think back to that period, I still consider that to be one of the darkest times in my life, and without even knowing it, The 1975 were there for me. No combination of words could explain the emotions they've been able to evoke from me with their lyrics. I relate to what they sing in the most unimaginable ways. In their song Nanathey sing "and if I live past 72, I hope i'm half as cool as you." The first time I heard those lyrics I broke down, thinking about my grandfather, who I was very close to, that also died at age 72. I am lucky to have a band in my life that write lyrics that speak to my soul and is full of strong-minded, thoughtful, kind-hearted and inspiringly creative individuals. But most importantly, I am lucky to have a band in my life that makes me feel in love with being alive." -Nicole