Articles

Bill Randle And The Radio DJs Of The Fifties: Music Bloggers Of A Bygone Era

3 February 2018

Randle is an interesting character from the perspective of this article because his way of working was reminiscent of a modern music blogger. He was the antithesis of the 1950’s screaming radio jock and his style was very down-to-earth and straightforward, focusing on the artists and their music, not on himself…

What Music to Listen to when Studying for or Taking a Test?

10 March 2017

If you’re reading this chances are you’re probably in school of some kind and looking for help!  If you’re in the library or some common area like a coffee shop, have a look around and see how many people are wearing headphones…

How Listening To Sad Music Can Make You Feel Better

10 January 2017

Listening to sad music after losing a loved one, being diagnosed with a terminal illness, or finalizing a divorce might seem counterintuitive, but this somber sounding activity has been proven to help.

Attempting to Break the Stigma Surrounding Grief

2 August 2016

Andrew and I have been working together for nearly five years now. When he came to me with the idea for his latest project, it didn’t take him much convincing for me to jump on board; I trusted his vision and believed his passion.

His idea was to start a record label that produced albums focused around the solution it provided…

Why Listening to Music at Work Could Make You Smarter

4 May 2016

I was going to be a doctor – just like my dad – but music kept getting in the way.  Whether it was zoning out instead of studying, or skipping school to hang out with Adrian (who had the Yamaha QX1 Sequencer,) the older I got the less interesting academics seemed and the more attractive music became.