Reggae, The Signature Sound Of South London
Each city comes with its unique brand of music culture. To know London’s subculture better, one must first understand its relationship with reggae.
Places
Spaces that are unusual, unpredictable, or just plain quirky, not forgetting the inventive environments that push the boundaries of conventional thinking.
Sounding Off On Spirituality: Exploring Chanting In Different Cultures
We take a closer look at why chants seem to figure in all spiritual practices. The act of it seemingly takes practitioners into another plane or state of mind, and is good for health. Or is it just a figment of their expectations?
Home-cation: Virtual Travel Trends That Stamp Passports At Home
Sound Of Life explores what digital travelling from home looks like without spending a single cent.
Listen To The Sound Of Silence: The World’s Certified-Quiet Places
Be hear in these few quiet places in the world to understand the definition silence.
Eat, Sleep & Breathe Music: 5 Must-Visit Experiential Spaces In Asia
Music is life. But there’s more to it than just record shops and concert halls. SOL shares five places where you can enjoy the power of music as an art form.
Sound of Cities: How Techno Became The Soundtrack Of A Unified Berlin
Techno has always conjured up the image of Berlin, and Berlin has always sounded like techno.
Rediscovering the Sounds of Nairobi During a Global Pandemic
Following the outbreak of Covid-19 in Kenya, Sound of Nairobi, a digital archive of Nairobi’s soundscapes, set out to learn something of the pandemic experience through listening.
The Five Must-See Indie Films To Refuel Your Wanderlust
Sound of Life has teamed up with Suitcase Magazine and Eyelet, the world’s top destination for streaming indie films, to take you on a virtual journey into the world beyond our doorsteps.
Sound Of Cities: Hong Kong’s Natural Orchestra Is Pretty ‘Green’
A virtual sound map and library reveals a different side to the Asian megacity that is Hong Kong – one that is far removed from its image of a concrete jungle.
Sound Of Cities: Melodies Of The Big Apple
A metropolitan famous for its iconic skyline, New York City is also indescribably shaped by the sounds that permeate from its streets and boroughs.
How The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Changed City Sounds
‘Cities And Memory’, a globally crowd-sourced art project, is helping chart the evolutionary change affecting our aural lives following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Sound Of Cities: The Musical Memories Of Old Beijing
The Shijia Hutong Museum in Beijing is taking visitors on a journey through the city’s past via an innovative sound installation by artist Colin Siyuan Chinnery, which replays distinctive sounds of daily life from decades long ago.
Sound Of Cities: The Jukebox That Plays True-Blue London Tunes
Susan Hiller’s London Jukebox paints a beautiful illustration about the British capital, through prominent songs the city has inspired over the course of history
Sound Of Cities: The Melodic Cacophony Of Thailand’s Operatic Markets
As an immersive multi-screen installation, "Opera Of Kard" transported audiences into the bustling markets of northern Thailand. Artist Arnont Nongyao reveals more about his audio visual work, which was seen at the Singapore Biennale 2019.
SOL Series: Love Music? There Is More To Seville Than Just Flamenco
While the city of Seville is known for its flamenco, there are still plenty of other activities that music lovers can immerse themselves in when visiting this capital of Andalusia.
SOL Series: Explore Havana To The Tune Of Ernest Hemingway’s Legacy
Exploring the unknown broadens your perspective and opens your eyes to a different side of the world. This month, Sound Of Life takes you to the City of Columns and Ernest Hemingway's source of inspiration – Havana.
SOL Series: An Exploration Of Paris For Music Lovers
The city of lights isn’t just for lovebirds on their honeymoon – it’s a haven for music lovers who appreciate the amalgamation of contrasts: glossy and gritty, new and old, polished and rough.
SOL Series: A Guide Of Places To Visit In Brussels For Music Lovers
Brussels is one of the most exciting cities for music lovers, from the educational instruments museum to a concert venue built around a gorgeous botanic garden.
The Evolution Of Music Festivals: What Lies Beyond Glastonbury Or Coachella?
How can we expect mainstream music festivals to change in the coming years? Here’s a look at Oya Festival, We Love Green and Boomtown, all lesser-known events that put sustainability, technology and new experiences at the forefront.
SOL Series: One-Of-A-Kind Experiences In Tokyo For Music Lovers
The world’s weird, wondrous and wacky congregate here in Tokyo. Sound Of Life takes you on a trip to discover eight new places to feed your music-loving soul.
Amazing Acoustics: 5 Places That Put The Focus On Sound
Sound is very much a spatial event, as evident in these architectural constructs that represent the best acoustically of something old, something new, and elements borrowed from history and nature.
SOL Series: Things To Do In New York For The Music Lover
New York has been paid tribute to in many a song, a bustling city that never runs out of energy. From Jazz in a living room to an underground vinyl bar, the American dream lives on through its music.
An Ode To The Architecture Of Music
When artistic freedom comes in the form of an amalgamation between music and architecture, the results are nothing short of stunning. Take a look at these buildings dedicated to music.
SOL Series: Landmarks In London For The Music Lover
London is a mecca for both serious and casual music lovers. We rounded up 8 of the most iconic spots to visit while in town for a melodious, eye-opening experience.
Adaptive Reuse: 5 Buildings Given A New Purpose In Life
The architectural process of adaptive reuse allows old buildings to be updated for a new purpose – and in creatively beautiful ways too.
Off The Beaten Path: 9 Places You Won’t Believe Are Actually In London
Not your first time in London? Find the most beautiful things in the most unexpected of places, and go off the beaten path without even leaving the city.
The Music Lover’s Must-Visit Iconic Movie Locations Around The World
Love yourself a good movie with an unforgettable soundtrack? Check out these iconic locations and tick each one off your bucket list as you go along.
Travelling In The Name Of Love: Luxurious Romantic Retreats For Adventurous Couples
The next time you’re planning a getaway with your favourite person, take a note from us and check out these amazing unforgettable destinations.
Bucket List Travels: 8 Music Museums Around The World
No music, no life. Satiate your need for travel and tunes at the same time and tick these music museums off your bucket list.
Thousand Words: The World’s Most Picture-Perfect Bookstores
Physical bookstores are not going anywhere soon. Despite everything going digital, the world is still home to beautiful bookshelf-lined shops worthy of a visit.
Time after time: Where to go in Tokyo for that modern retro fix
Show yourself a Showa good time in Tokyo, Japan with our picks for places to experience the best modern retro spots.
The Sartorial Ingenuity of Ginza: Our Best 5 Picks
Ginza is known far and wide as the epicentre of Tokyo’s finest lifestyle choices, but within this elegant district lies a smorgasbord of sartorial gems. Here are our top favourites.
Top five scenic spots in Hokkaido for an autumn break
Experience true flower power and other beautiful sights in Hokkaido, Japan. Check out five places like the Furano lavender field to Mount Asahidake and marvel at the scenic views.