Music culture, movements, scenes, and the stories that shape the sound.
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The story behind Noise — how a broken industry inspired a social enterprise built to support emerging artists on their own terms.
Music isn't just something we listen to — it's something we become. Here's how the music we love shapes our identity, our communities, and our sense of self.
From acid house warehouses to modern festival culture, the UK rave scene shaped British music and youth culture. Here's its story and ongoing influence.
In the age of Spotify, why do people still buy vinyl? The answer is about ritual, ownership, community, and a deeper relationship with music.
From Woody Guthrie to grime, protest music has always been the soundtrack of social change. Here's why music remains the most powerful form of dissent.
Rising rents displace the artists who create cultural value. Here's how gentrification threatens music scenes and what communities can do about it.
Streaming didn't just change how music is distributed — it fundamentally altered how we discover, consume, and relate to music. Not all of those changes are positive.
Discord has quietly become the most important platform for music communities. Here's why musicians, producers, and fans are building their worlds there.
Record Store Day celebrates independent record shops with exclusive vinyl releases. But its significance extends beyond collectible records to the survival of physical music culture.
Manchester's musical legacy looms large. But what's happening in the city right now is more interesting than nostalgia. We dive into the current scene.
The strongest fan bases aren't built on streaming platforms — they're built in communities. Here's how Discord, Reddit, and online spaces are changing artist-fan relationships.
That goosebump moment when a song hits different — there's actual neuroscience behind it. Here's why music is the most powerful emotional technology humans have ever created.
Bristol has been shaping the sound of bass music for four decades. We trace the lineage from trip-hop to the vibrant underground scene thriving today.
While Manchester and London grab headlines, Leeds has quietly built one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant music ecosystems.
Richard D. James changed what electronic music could be. Three decades on, his influence runs through everything from ambient to hyperpop.
Independent record shops are cultural institutions. Here's our guide to the best across the UK — the ones worth a pilgrimage.
The science is clear: making music rewires your brain for the better. Here's what the research says about music, mental health, and cognitive development.
Your next favourite artist is probably in a 15-second clip you haven't scrolled past yet. Here's how social media has rewired music discovery — for better and worse.
Your album cover is the first thing people see. In the era of tiny Spotify thumbnails, great visual design is more important than ever.
Vinyl sales have grown every year since 2006. But with rising production costs and environmental concerns, can the format sustain its comeback?
