Thanks to music streaming, many people now have millions of tunes at their fingertips. But are platforms like Spotify leading us to choose convenience over cultivating our own distinct musical taste? The ability to effortlessly skip a song by clicking 'next' onscreen devalues the experience of music and music itself, says English professor Dr Glenn Fosb ... Show More
May 2023
Yesterday's Concert: Exploring Music Beyond Your Youth
In this interview, Professor Tim McKenry (Australian Catholic University) goes deeper about his article, "Why Do We Stop Exploring Music As We Get Older?". While most music fans would say, "That's not me," we learn that it's more prevalent in our lives as we age than we realize. ... Show More
46m 41s
Oct 2024
La musique nous rend-t-elle vraiment plus productifs ?
On connaît tous une personne incapable de travailler sans musique et une personne pour qui c'est tout l'inverse. La musique peut servir dans plusieurs aspects de la vie, pour se motiver, se réveiller, même s'endormir mais pour la productivité ? Une étude de 2023 de l’université d ... Show More
4m 7s
Jun 2023
World Don’t Revolve Around You Girl, You Not The Only One
TikTok music has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, captivating millions of users around the world with its catchy tunes and viral dance challenges. The platform has become a breeding ground for music discovery and promotion, propelling artists to stardom and shaping popular music ... Show More
9m 2s
Dec 2021
David Sulzer, "Music, Math, and Mind: The Physics and Neuroscience of Music" (Columbia UP, 2021)
Why does a clarinet play at lower pitches than a flute? What does it mean for sounds to be in or out of tune? How are emotions carried by music? Do other animals perceive sound like we do? How might a musician use math to come up with new ideas?This book offers a lively explorati ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2025
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin on returning to Scriabin's music
In 2007, Yevgeny Sudbin released an album of music by Alexander Scriabin. Reviewing it in Gramophone, Bryce Morrison described it as a 'disc in a million'. Now, Sudbin has returned to the composer for his 25th recording for BIS, and offers a wide-ranging survey of music that incl ... Show More
26m 35s