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Dogs Perform Mozart With Orchestra

In a world in which classical music usually follows old customs, something quite different happened at this year's Hayden Festival due to the Danish Chamber Orchestra. On a stage at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, a man...

Mozart May Work as a Painkiller for Babies

Playing Mozart's music may have a painkiller effect on babies during medical procedures, a new study reports. This applies to situations in which infants undergo an unpleasant procedure, such as taking blood from the heel for analysis. Listening to music...

Johnny Otis: The Greek Blues Legend Who Passed as Black

While James Brown was seen as the godfather of soul music, for many music critics Johnny Otis was considered the godfather of rhythm and blues. But what his many fans across the U.S.A. did not know was that he...

Ancient Greek Mathematician, Philosopher Created Pythagorean Comma

The Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras, applied his genius to music as well, creating the Pythagorean comma in music theory.

Grammy Awards Introduce New Rules for AI Music

The Grammy Awards for 2024 have introduced new guidelines regarding generative artificial intelligence (AI). These guidelines, recently updated by the Recording Academy, outline the eligibility criteria for artists and works being considered for a Grammy Award. The updated Grammy Awards...

Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for First Time in Over 35 Years

For the first time since 1987, vinyl record sales have surpassed CD sales in the United States. Over 41 million vinyl records were sold in 2022, generating $1.2bn in revenue. In contrast, only 33 million CDs were sold, resulting...

Taylor Swift to Direct Her First Feature Film

Swifties, get ready for a cinematic wonderland with Taylor Swift! Yes, you read that right. Pop musician Taylor Swift will direct her first feature film. The multi-Grammy award winner is partnering up with Guillermo del Toro fans for her directorial...

Taylor Swift’s 10th Album ‘Midnights’ Crashes Spotify

Taylor Swift’s 10th album ‘Midnights’ crashed Spotify and sparked an online fan frenzy following its release on October 21. Swift's discography is full of high points for exuding smart lyricism and crafty songwriting. It also marks a gradual return...

Greek-Australian Singer Vassy Achieves 2 Billion Streaming Views

Greek-Australian pop star Vassy's hit single "Bad" has been viewed over 2 billion times across all streaming platforms. Vassy whose real name is Vassy Karagiorgos, was born to Greek parents in Australia and grew up in the country. Karagiorgos is...

Delphi Takes Center Stage As Summer Festival Kicks Off

A few weeks after the completion of the annual Delphi Economic Forum, the world-famous historical site in Central Greece once again gets ready to host local and international visitors, this time as the seat of a regional summer festival...