Sounds That Made Me | The Healing Power of Video Game Scores
Composer and journalist Alyx Jones looks back at the impact that the soundtrack of cult video game Journey has had on her own story.
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Stories that shine a spotlight on pioneering thinkers who forge new paths in their respective fields or those oddball eccentrics exploring the weird and wonderful.
Remembering Jamal Edwards 1990-2022
A powerhouse of Black and multicultural British music has died tragically young, but he leaves behind a huge legacy – and not just in material terms.
Sounds That Made Me | Finding Empowerment in the Music of Asian Dub Foundation
How a band comprised of underrepresented faces empowered journalist Zab Mustefa to stand up to discrimination throughout her council estate upbringing.
Discovering the Unique Processes of Carmen Villain
From rock singer-songwriter to ambient auteur, the journey of Mexican-Norwegian artist Carmen Villain has been a meandering one – but it’s brought her to a truly magical place.
Sounds That Made Me | How Arctic Monkeys Changed The Life of a Music Journalist
Jenessa Williams recounts how the British rock band beat her then-favourite band McFly to the top of the charts, kicking off a series of fortunate events in the process.
Settle In For A “Mellow”-dious Time With These K-Indie Bands
Over the decades, the South Korean indie music scene has seen its fair share of highs and lows. Here are SOL’s current favourite K-indie bands for your listening pleasure.
Sound Makers | Designing Horror Soundscapes with Mark Angus
Responsible for the award-winning sound design of survival horror game Alien: Isolation, audio director Mark Angus shares how players’ imaginations become the weapon behind its scariest moments.
Dream Pop: 5 Bands To Get You In A Shoegazing Mood
Dream pop or shoegazing is a genre that combines a collision of contrasts, wrapped in a cotton candy haze. Sound of Life shares our top five must-listen bands.
Sound Makers | Lack of Afro on Building Beats from the Drums Up
Having grown up fully immersed in music, the multi-instrumentalist and producer explains how he dates a song just from the drum track alone.
Sound Makers | Gnarly on the Triumphs and Anxieties of Finger Drumming
When you have an infinite number of beats at your fingertips, it can get pretty overwhelming. Watch how up-and-coming professional finger drummer Gnarly has made an art out of a sea of sounds.