Dead-end boys and West End girls: Lily Allen’s greatest songs – ranked!

Ahead of her UK tour and her three nominations at this weekend’s Brit awards, we appraise Allen’s sharp, candid songcraft ...

“I didn’t know garage very well, so I made a slightly skewed version of this sound”: MJ Cole on the making of UKG classic Sincere

Producer and UK garage legend MJ Cole charts his journey from classical music to the club and unpicks the production behind the genre-defining Sincere ...
MusicRadar

“I didn’t know garage very well, so I made a slightly skewed version of this sound – which is what ended up being my USP”: MJ Cole on the making of UKG classic Sincere

Producer and UK garage legend MJ Cole charts his journey from classical music to the club and unpicks the production behind the genre-defining Sincere ...

Music may not boost focus or mood during exercise

Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in ...
The Oakland Post

The “study playlist” effect

In Kresge Library during midterms week, silence is rarely absolute. The quiet tapping of keyboards mixes with playlists ...
The Baylor Lariat

Studying, songs: best places for evening music, homework

Want to go somewhere during the week to unwind, watch live music and even study? Several options include a live music venue, coffee shop events Thursday nights and Pinewood's jazz and trivia night.
The Cuestonian

PLAYLIST: Study Jam Jams

Cougars, midterms are approaching. Cuesta College is hosting the biannual Study Jam to ensure that you are fully set up for ...