Score a Hit with the Interactive Music Battle

Artist Support, Discovery SoundCtrl June 30, 2014

The sound-sensitive choreography project is a new way to have healthy, musical competition.

Correlation or Causation? New Studies Reconsider Music and Brain Function

Discovery, Industry Commentary SoundCtrl June 24, 2014

Does listening to music enhance test-taking abilities? New studies explore the speculative relationship between early exposure to music and its effects on the brain.

SPARKing Up Sound and Sustainability in Kenya

Discovery SoundCtrl June 23, 2014

Musician Sudha Kheterpal’s is kickstarting SPARK, a shaker instrument that generates and stores electrical power for communities around the world.

Björk’s Biophilia Joins the Big Leagues of Art and Education

Discovery SoundCtrl June 16, 2014

Björk’s groundbreaking Biophilia will be the first app added to MoMA’s permanent collection.

Human vs. Machine: The Shifting Charm of Music Discovery

Discovery SoundCtrl June 12, 2014

Whether you’re indie, metal, pop, folk or punk, you can reflect on past nostalgia, enjoy present technology, and look forward to future experiences. It’s an exciting time to be a music lover.

Human vs. Machine: Big Data and the Artificial Recommendation Engine

Discovery SoundCtrl June 11, 2014

Our browsing, searching, and listening habits guide the way digital services recommend music—but it’s not always the music we want to hear.