Breaking Waves with Grammy-Nominated Composer Missy Mazzoli
Grammy-nominated composer Missy Mazzoli talks to us about her earliest inspirations, the insanity of creating an opera, and efforts to democratise her industry.
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Kendrick Lamar, “Conscious” Rap and Hip-Hop’s Eternal Self-Reflection
Our newest playlist is a deep dive into how rap culture has political introspection etched even into the places you least expect it.
The Master of the Epic: Exploring the Sounds of Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer is one of the most prolific and successful film composers of all time. Explore a handful of his cues and concepts with Sound of Life.
Elvis Presley: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of The King
The boy from Mississippi is undoubtedly one of the most influential musicians ever to have lived. What was the reason for his grip on the public imagination, even to this day?
Behind Art Collective teamLab’s Transportive Worlds
We spoke with prolific art collective teamLab on their two-decade journey, post-Covid ambitions and creating all their hypnotic environments completely in-house.
Remembering Vangelis: Cosmic Pioneer of the Synthesiser and Electronic Music
We remember illustrated Greek composer Vangelis, looking back on some of his most pioneering film scores and his contributions to electronic music.
Most Influential Musicians of the 21st Century (So Far)
Who are the musicians that have defined the past two decades? Here are 13 of the most influential musicians of the 21st century, spanning genres and sounds.
The Unbreakable Bond Between Murakami & His Music
“Music is the inspiration for my work.” Famed author Haruki Murakami talks music and inspiration while taking on the challenge as a DJ for his own radio show, Murakami Radio.
How Georgia O’Keeffe Pioneered Modernism
Discover the nearly century-long career of Georgia O’Keeffe, and how the painter became – and remains – one of the most significant artists of our time.
Turning The Tables: Top Female Revolutionaries In Music
The role of women in revolutionising music is often underplayed. We explore some of the pioneering, influential female artists that paved the way for future generations.
The Epic Sound World of Jóhann Jóhannsson
There’s few that conjure as profound a sound world as Jóhann Jóhannsson. Discover the composer behind powerful film scores like Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival and Sicario.
Remembering A Fashion Visionary: Virgil Abloh’s 6 Best Moments
Virgil Abloh was the first black creative director for Louis Vuitton, and his impact on the fashion industry is undeniable and barrier-breaking.
Raymond Cooke, The “Father” Of High-Fidelity Sound
Since the very beginning, KEF founder and music lover Raymond Cooke has always stood for what he believed in: to make good sound quality accessible to all.
“A Camera Is A License”: A Retrospective of Asia with Canadian Photographer Greg Girard
A witness to a booming Asia in the early ‘80s, Greg Girard’s photographs document the remarkable evolution of the region.
10 LGBTQ Music Icons of our Generation
Incredibly bold music icons, from Lil Nas X to Janelle Monáe, are here to create a history of their own for the new LGBT generation.
SOL Exclusive: Zimoun, The Explorer Of Sound
“Silence is the most beautiful sound.” Swiss sound sculpture artist Zimoun talks to Sound of Life about chaos, order, uncertainty and hope.
Physically Distant, But Not Musically Isolated: Here’s to Collabs Surviving A Pandemic
The worst of times bring out the best in music. It rang true for these artists, who made hits by means of remote collaboration.
Dawn Richard's Triumphant Quest Into Electronic Music
Once a star of a reality TV-made girl group Danity Kane, to now an incredibly innovative artist in her own right, Dawn Richard applauds freedom in her sixth LP, Second Line.