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The Psychology of Music Technology
With AI creating music, it is getting harder to know if songs are created by humans or machines. Psychologists are interested in how music affects us, and even shapes our personal identity. Technology has steadily increased music access, expanding…
'My first drag turn? As Karen Carpenter in hotpants!' La Voix on swinger cruises, Strictly - and blazing into musicals
‘I've done more cruises than Jane McDonald,” says Chris Dennis with a hoot. About 130 in all, he reckons, which his agent said surpassed McDonald, the most famous cruise ship singer there is. You won't find Dennis's name on any…
Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fans
I'm forever being sent the results of various music surveys. Most are barely-disguised ads for a company repackaged by a marketing company to look like scholarly research (the British are especially adept at this, largely on behalf of online…
TikTok announces expanded partnership with Universal Music Group
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As it continues to solidify its position as the key social media platform for music discovery, TikTok has announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement with Universal…
Yu-Gi-Oh!' Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New 'OVERLAP' Music Video
Kazuki Takahashi's iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! manga is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a brand-new, officially commissioned music video Premiering on Shueisha's official manga YouTube channel, the tribute is set to the track “OVERLAP” by…
The Guardian view on 100 years after Miles Davis's birth: why he still shapes modern music | Editorial
The space reserved for Miles Davis in the pantheon of 20th-century music is not simply because he mastered jazz, but because he refused to let it stand still. As musicians and fans mark the centenary of his birth, Davis's work still feels…
YouTube updates unique reach calculation, adds music for still image posts
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. YouTube has added a new Unique Reach metric for creators, which will provide another way for creators to demonstrate the value of their audience to potential brand partners. The…
The underrated North West music festival on Greater Manchester's doorstep
There is a distinct moment when you walk into Victoria Park, look out across the sprawling fields of Warrington, and realise that summer has officially arrived. For those outside the North West, Neighbourhood Weekender might sometimes fly under the…
LIPFORD finds strength in sound on 'THE MUSIC' featuring Neverhush - EARMILK
This emotional truth is the heart of LIPFORD 's newest release, “THE MUSIC” with Neverhush. It's a song with a lot of heart, inspired by themes of resilience, creativity, and human connection. With a foundation in alternative rock and…
PRS fund launches summer support for music parents
Music industry parents can apply for help with summer childcare, day trips and school uniform costs. The PRS Members' Fund has opened applications for Summer Support 2026, aimed at parents and guardians working in the music industry. The initiative…
Anne Arundel Invites You To Celebrate Older Americans Month With Food, Music, And Special Events
ANNAPOLIS – The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is proud to recognize May as Older Americans Month (OAM), celebrating the rich contributions of local older adults and promoting resources that support independent…
I've been testing these audiophile headphones and they've let me hear my favorite music in detail like never before
The Grell OAE2 open-back headphones are an audiophile's dream, but you have to be willing to drop $600. And I think that's worth it for some of the best headphones in the studio game. They offer extremely detailed sound with a wide soundstage that…
In Harmony Music - Learning and growing through the art of music
BENICIA, Calif. -- Justine Chadly, a native of the Bay Area, created In Harmony Music in 2003 to provide a healthy and creative way for young children to learn and grow. In Harmony Music offers classes that support growth through family and…
Philly Music Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a stacked week of shows
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! For its 10th anniversary, Philly Music Fest looks to continue what built the annual event into a launchpad for the local scene and a…
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