Stereogum

A Composer Breaks Down The Music Theory Behind Silk Sonic’s “Blast Off”

Anyone who has heard the music of Silk Sonic, the R&B superduo comprising Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, will immediately recognize that it’s heavily steeped in early-’70s soul aesthetics. From just ...
Stereogum

A Composer Breaks Down The Music Theory Behind Def Leppard’s “Photograph”

In January of 1983, Def Leppard released their massively influential third album, Pyromania. It’s a masterpiece — made of equal parts hard rock and radio-friendly melodic pop, fusing the raw ...
Uproxx

50 Cent Explained He’d ‘Have To Tap Into The Stupid Side Of Me’ To Write New Music, So He’s Simply Not Making New Music

Last week, Variety reported that Netflix landed 50 Cent’s previously teased documentary about Diddy’s ongoing abuse allegations. The in-production documentary will be directed by Alexandria Stapleton ...
IFLScience

Did Plato Hide Heretical Music Theory In His Philosophy?

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...
Science Daily

Study suggests we don't just hear music, but 'become it'

Your brain and body literally “sync” with music, according to new research. Instead of just understanding rhythm, our neural circuits physically resonate with it—shaping how we feel and move to music.
Us Weekly

Did Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Bracelets Really Light Up After Masters Purchase? Theory Explained

Some Taylor Swift fans appeared to get a major surprise after the singer announced that she bought back ownership of her first six albums. Various social media users claimed that their Eras Tour ...