singing
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The Older We Get, the Less We Explore New Music, Why Is That?
According to an estimate from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, an organisation that represents the international music industry, people around the world spend on average 20.1 hours per week listening to music, up from 18.4 hours in 2021. We have more ways to access music than at any time in history and a…
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From Heavy Rock Goblins to Three White Men Dancing, Here Are the Best and Worst Eurovision Winners Over the Years
It’s time to get your (environmentally friendly) glitter out; Eurovision 2022 is almost upon us! That’s right, the beloved European singing competition is back and better than ever and we can’t wait to see all the weird, wacky and wonderful acts. We’re especially keen to see which wild act will become the Eurovision winners for…
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The Science Of Why Music Helps Us Connect In Isolation
“Don’t hold back, sing with all of your heart,” said our colleague Simon Baron-Cohen on a Zoom meeting the other night with his fellow band members. Simon is director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University by day and bass player of the blues and funk group Deep Blue by night. His band and…
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Most People Who ‘Can’t Sing’ Just Haven’t Been Taught Properly
2Do you have a pair of vocal folds that can produce sound? Can you tell the difference between a higher note and a lower note? Good news! You and about 98.5% of the population absolutely can be taught how to sing.