On October 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod — a portable media player that promised to overshadow the clunky design and low storage capacity of MP3 players introduced in the mid-1990s. The iPod boasted the ability to “hold 1,000 songs in your pocket”. Its personalised listening format revolutionised the way we consume music. And with… Continue reading Apple’s iPod came out two decades ago and changed how we listen to music. Where are we headed now?
There is a current surge of interest in punk. The Sex Pistols’ God Save the Queen topped the UK singles charts during the Platinum Jubilee. This was 45 years to the day after it controversially didn’t when originally released at the time of the Silver Jubilee. Famed director Danny Boyle has also turned his hand… Continue reading What it really meant to be punk in Britain
You probably don’t realise it when you’re listening to your favourite song, but music has an incredibly powerful effect on the human brain. Singing, playing an instrument or listening to music have all been shown to activate numerous areas of the brain that control speech, movement and cognition, memory and emotion – often all at the same time. Remarkably, research also suggests that music can physically increase brain matter, which… Continue reading Why researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson’s
Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black woman artist ever to claim the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in modern country music history. This achievement comes courtesy of her country debut single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which not only reached Number One on the country chart but also debuted at Number… Continue reading Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts
‘A walk-in attraction’ – Circus Maximus Experimental and genre bending, Utopia offers a masterfully produced soundtrack combining Scott’s tactile iconic sound with meticulous beats and instrumentals to create innovative music illustrating his versatility and willingness to take risks. While there may be a lack of a coherent artistic vision within the album, Scott stays true… Continue reading Travis Scott continues to define his sound in Utopia
