For most Gen Z and millennials, Disney Channel was a childhood entertainment staple. The flashy over-the-top acting and musical performances captivated our attention spans for decades. There were countless tunes and choreographies that we spent hours memorizing in our bedrooms instead of studying or sleeping. These timeless movies and shows shaped us into who we are today and influenced our interests.

This week’s been heavy in ways I can’t quite put into words—and my headphones have been my safe space. You know that feeling when a song just gets you, like it’s been eavesdropping on your thoughts? That’s been me—leaning on these artists who, in their own ways, tug at different corners of my heart. If these songs were people in my life, they would be...