Here’s a Little Music History: Who Was Bert Berns

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Photo: Bert Berns | Chances are that you’ve never heard of a man named Bert Berns. But most likely you... Read More → Here’s a Little Music History: Who Was Bert Berns

Can Too Much Music be Bad for Your Mental Health?

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By Britney Heimuli, Deseret News | Utah’s oldest independent vinyl record shop, Randy’s Record Store, is... Read More → Can Too Much Music be Bad for Your Mental Health?

One Genre of Music Can Actually Aid Mental Health, But Only 28% of Americans Enjoy the Style

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Mozart! By Kieran Galpin, The Focus | Chinese scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have drawn an... Read More → One Genre of Music Can Actually Aid Mental Health, But Only 28% of Americans Enjoy the Style

Learning an Instrument Can Make You Smarter: Music’s Power on The Mind

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Photo: Baset, the best trumpet player in Afghanistan — ’cause he’s the ONLY one. Sadly. |... Read More → Learning an Instrument Can Make You Smarter: Music’s Power on The Mind

Duane Eddy’s Twang Remains One of Rock’n’Roll’s Greatest Sounds

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By Michael Hann, The Guardian | You could get the measure of Duane Eddy – who has died aged 86 – from a... Read More → Duane Eddy’s Twang Remains One of Rock’n’Roll’s Greatest Sounds

What’s the Song of the Summer? Let’s Do the Math

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By Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone | Declaring the song of the summer has always been and will forever be an... Read More → What’s the Song of the Summer? Let’s Do the Math

Worst National Anthem Performances, Ranked

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By Olivia Craighead, The Cut | There are, generously, maybe 20 people who could do a great job singing the... Read More → Worst National Anthem Performances, Ranked

The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time

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Photo: Jill Sobule | Interview by Kristen Yoonsoo Kim, Pitchfork | COMBO Editor’s note: Have you wondered... Read More → The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time

Prince Nico Mbarga’s Biggest Hit Sold More Copies Than Any of the Beatles’. So Why Haven’t You Heard of Him?

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Photo: Prince Nico Mbarga | By Sami Kent, Narratively | Twenty years ago the man who recorded one of the most... Read More → Prince Nico Mbarga’s Biggest Hit Sold More Copies Than Any of the Beatles’. So Why Haven’t You Heard of Him?

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Prince’s Hand Warmers

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By Lexi Kent-Monning, Paste Magazine | Prince noticed that I had painted my nails purple when I first shook... Read More → Prince’s Hand Warmers

Sing For a Long and Healthy Life? Singing is Good For Your Cardiovascular Health!

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By Ragavendra R. Baliga, European Heart Journal || Singing is good for cardiovascular health! Other studies... Read More → Sing For a Long and Healthy Life? Singing is Good For Your Cardiovascular Health!

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Radio Caroline: Pirate Radio Station Marks 60th Anniversary

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By Lewis Adams, BBC News | A legendary pirate radio station is to host a special three-day broadcast to mark... Read More → Radio Caroline: Pirate Radio Station Marks 60th Anniversary

How Christian Nesmith Got the Monkee Off His Back

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Photo: Michael & Christian Nesmith | By Andy Greene, Rolling Stone | The son of Michael Nesmith is a... Read More → How Christian Nesmith Got the Monkee Off His Back

Music Could Fight Off Dementia as Study Hails Its ‘profound impact’ on Disease

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By John O’Sullivan, Irish Star / MSN | Those who play instruments or sing can have stronger cognitive... Read More → Music Could Fight Off Dementia as Study Hails Its ‘profound impact’ on Disease

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Is the Super Bowl National Anthem Really Performed Live?

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Photo: Whitney Houston | Story by Jessica Sager, Parade / Associated Press | The Super Bowl national anthem... Read More → Is the Super Bowl National Anthem Really Performed Live?

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