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We Asked People About the Songs That Make Them Horny
There's a difference between songs to hook up to, and ones that inexplicably turn you on. A crucial difference.
How Can We Be More In Touch With Our Feels, James Blake Fans?
“I dunno man. If you need to have a cry, have a cry. It’s cathartic.”
What Was Everyone Running from in 90s Electronic Music Videos?
Everyone had cool sunglasses, a briefcase, and was fleeing from enemies. Why?
Exploring the Actual Science Behind Why Music Makes Us Feel Good
From the calming frequencies, to dopamine released when we hear our favourite tracks, can music really heal us? Or is that bullshit?
We Asked People What The ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ of Albums Is
Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is just 42:20 minutes of wailing. Fight me.
A Deep Dive into Why So Many Band Names Fixate on Rats
There must be more to this than chance. I spoke to band Ratboys and a music anthropology professor to find out.
The Hidden Art of Ordering the Names on a Festival Line-up
We speak to festival bookers and managers about why, in lineup release season, font size really does matter.
Who the Hell Listens to The Kaiser Chiefs in 2019?
Well, quite a few people, apparently. We spoke to them about why.
We Asked People the Weirdest Fantasies They Have While Listening to Music
“I would imagine screaming the lyrics over this cliff edge, hurling all the anger at my family and friends below.”
We Asked The 1975 Fans About Their Weirdest Online Relationships
“This girl I work with is always selling pictures of her feet... He likes it when she curls them around other objects.”
Science, Please, Explain Why Catchy Songs Loop in Our Heads Forever
Is there more to an earworm than a snappy hook? We spoke to various clever people in music to understand.
Some Questions for the Guy Who DJ'd Outside the Houses of Parliament
He appeared on Tuesday night, after the Brexit 'meaningful vote' result, spinning a special political set.