: This honors thesis examines how themes of mental health, drug abuse, and "true" reflected emotions in lyrics resonate with youth facing everyday struggles. 3. Neurobiology of Social and Emotional Pain

: Published in ScienceDirect , this paper assesses how chronic stress or trauma shifts emotional responses from social reinforcement to socially-avoidant behavior, potentially explaining the appeal of more solitary, intense musical experiences. 4. Decision-Making and Emotional Processing

MoonDark's style often resonates with genres like "emo rap" or dark electronic, which serve as emotional outlets for listeners.