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Finding it hard to concentrate on your assignment at hand? Have a deadline dissertation, or have to write a research paper but can’t focus enough to finish it on time? Don’t worry; all you need to do is get some good pair of headphones, plus them in, and play electronic music to help you concentrate! What? Surprise to hear that electronic

You might be thinking that bingo is the preserve of the over 60s and that having a silver perm and a comfy cardigan is a prerequisite for playing. But you’d be wrong. In recent years, bingo has undergone a transformation from something uncool to something played by people from all walks of life and every generation (over the age of

Many people have to get their playlist on or plug their earphones into their ears as they start their training sessions. The idea of using music while exercising is not new but has been in use for ages. However, it has been hard to understand why or how music helps people as they train. Fortunately, studies have consistently concluded that

While series like Guitar Hero brought the spotlight to a new genre of music gaming, it also sullied the space for years to come. The innovative controller and instrument-like gameplay took the world by storm, reeling in over $1 billion in the US alone in 2008, but it quickly fell apart. The general consensus is that publishers Activision grossly oversaturated

With the world currently in flux and the festival season on hold, there is no telling when festivals will return to their former glory. In a recent survey, 82 percent of music fans have said that they will return to festivals as soon as regulations around social distancing are eased, but with many festivals cancelled for 2020, where will you be heading

Having risen to prominence throughout the 1980s, electronic dance music has become of the most popular genres within modern-day society. Fundamentally, this is because of the dance scene’s ability to host an event in almost any location, regardless of the surrounding environment. So, let’s take a look at three of the most unusual music festival spots that have hosted contemporary

Do students who listen to music while studying understand concepts better than those who don’t? We all love listening to music after completing our most important tasks of the day. However, most of us don’t listen to music while studying because we’ve been discouraged by teachers and parents. After doing our research, we discovered that listening to music while studying has

Techno, a subgenre of electronic music, has grown in popularity over the years because of the fast-paced rhythm that makes students have great parties.  Most fraternity house parties are centered around techno music but some students use this genre to study. Regardless of why you love this genre, you’re probably interested to know the most popular techno & trance classic hits

Kids these days are stuck to their mobile gadgets. Some have become obsessed with playing online games. Unfortunately, these things make them live a sedentary life which increases their risk of being obese. The bad news is that with a lack of physical activity, their overall health is bound to suffer. This is when kids must be encouraged to engage

The music industry has evolved incredibly in the last decade. Digitalization and the internet has transformed the music world and how the modern composer makes and distributes music. In addition, the rise of social media and platforms like YouTube has increased competition and given many more artists the chance to gain success. If you are completing papers writing and your education,

The ongoing pandemic has crippled what some would call the "experience economy". Large-scale gatherings such as concerts, sports events, conferences, and music festivals have been forced to cancel or postpone in an effort to flatten the curve. However, unlike events like basketball or football games and entertainment conventions, the situation hasn't served as a hindrance for organizers to hold music

For many gamers, discovering the soundtrack to an upcoming release is as satisfying as learning about gameplay developments or new characters. Some games are wholly reliant on orchestral music that reflects the changing locations and emotions of the action, while others use carefully-cultivated playlists of existing tracks to provide their musical backdrop. The FIFA series is a notable exponent of the

There was a time when music in gaming was the hot combination, with the likes of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero dominating sales. They died off rather quickly, but there’s a new age of music being intertwined with gaming - and not just in the form of soundtracks. Following the Fornite concert featuring Travis Scott, Rolling Stone now reports that Electric

The early rave scene saw promoters-cum-squatters bolt-cut their way into premises to hold illegal parties. Some of these raves could draw crowds of 20,000 or more through the 1990s. The original second summer of love, ecstasy and acid house has some parallels with today’s scene, particularly the inclusion of pharmaceuticals continues. Here we look at rave parties and whether early