As I got lost on my first time to the quaint Terminal West in Atlanta, I tried to envision how the garage rock sounds of Chicago band The Orwells would fill the venue. Since their first album - which was released when they were still in high school - and the popularity of their single, "Who Needs You," they have defied the rules of rock and have proven themselves as a band that stands out from others. If you're reading this far and you still have no idea who The Orwells are, watch this iPad commercial. You've probably heard the song.

The Orwells just finished touring America to promote their their third album, Terrible Human Beings, in February of this year. Although it was a tour for Terrible Human Beings, they played a mix of songs from all three albums, much to the fans' happiness.

Their show at Terminal West was their second to last show on the tour and it was packed with a young crowd that matched the rugged, carefree persona of the band. They connected with the words that lead singer Mario Cuomo preached. Each of their songs focus on the struggles of growing up and getting used to adulthood.

With lyrics such as "You better join the army, I said 'no thank you, dear old Uncle Sam,' " "Who Needs You" suggests not fitting into the cultural norm and being strong enough to protest it. "They Put A Body In The Bayou" discusses issues of drug additions and abuse that many youth face. "Poppin' pills on the fly, cold grave when I die...Said her papa hates the Federales and when he drinks too much he smacks her face," Cuomo sings.

Throughout all of this, Cuomo paid close attention to the passionate fans in the crowd because he knew that many of them dealt with the same struggles he sings about. He held fans' hands and sang directly to them almost every second of the show so he could further connect the lyrics to them. The Orwells understand that every person has a story - something that many of us often forget. Even in a small venue that holds 625 people, there are 625 different stories. The only people who will truly know these stories are the people who they belong to. However, the best way to connect to each others' stories is with music.

The Orwells gave fans a place to feel at peace. They showed each individual fan that they aren't alone in their struggles. That other people feel the same way they do even when they feel isolated. During tough times, it's hard to realize that others are struggling too, which is why bands like The Orwells are the best thing to turn to. While their studio music is good, I had no idea how much hearing them live would speak to me even though I don't face some of the struggles they sing about. But they reminded me that more people do deal with them than I realize.