Switching Styles’ Music Reviews | In today’s society, many people suffer from different mental illnesses. Everyone has their own way of helping themselves feel a little better about what they are battling day to day. Anxiety especially clinical anxiety is very hard to deal with. Scientists have said music can actually relax and calm you. When I get anxiety, I always listen to music, if I am able to. There are a couple of artists I like but my favourite song, which has helped

The article discusses the rise in electronic waste (e-waste) due to advancements in music technology, such as CD players and smartphones. While modern devices enhance music enjoyment, they contribute to e-waste, with only 10% being recycled. The piece highlights environmental risks from improper disposal and suggests practices for sustainable music consumption. Continue reading How Music Devices Contribute to E-Waste Problems

Growing up, I often heard the argument against modern art (including music) that it wasn’t “real art”. But what is “real art”? What is “real music”? That answer is going to be different depending on whom you ask. Continue reading Are John Cage’s Works Really Music? | Guest Written by Kirstin Duprey

I love music. But there isn’t much out there for me. See, I’m asexual. So that eliminates most songs. I am fine listening to them, but they don’t really speak to me. Second, I’m really into mental health. That has not been explored in music that much beyond the classic angsty and vague songs. They also tend to talk about the problem, not the solution. At some point I decided I wanted to change that. Continue reading Unpacking Emotions | Guest Written by Violeta Zamorano-Scott

Wanting to sound like our favourite musicians is usually what draws us to play an instrument in the first place. While I personally, don’t do a lot of covers, there are a few songs that I am drawn to play again and again, and that to me at least, are timeless. Continue reading Mastering Song Covers: Tips for Unique Performances from Guitar Witch