Music is both a brain and a body experience—illness can impair this experience, while music can be a means to treat illness.

Born from punk’s flickering embers, goth has always been more than a soundtrack for the suntan-averse. In the late 70s and early 80s, as post-punk bands began slowing the tempo and deepening the mood, ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers Nov. 28-Dec. 4. Jimmy Lim, an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a musical instrument so old that it predates most forms of human culture. Crafted from bone and shaped to produce eerie, haunting tones, it offers a rare glimpse into the ...

If you've ever stumbled across a large conch shell at the seaside, you might have held it to your ear to listen to the sound of the sea. But have you ever considered playing it? Scientists in Spain ...

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools. Adam Kaddai, a kindergarten student at ...

Welcome back to Prog 's Christmas Tracks Of The Week. A slight deviation this week, as Christmas is only a week away, and the world seems to be slowly moving into holiday mode, and, well, basically, ...

As the sun sets, a different energy emerges in cities and towns, offering a diverse palette of activities for every personality and preference. The concept of nightlife has evolved far beyond a simple ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He has been ...

James “Murr” Murray tour: 7 p.m. Monday, Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., Greeley. James Murray is a writer, executive producer and comedian, best known as “Murr” ...

The upbeat party song with its own dance spelling out Xmas is Kylie's first number one since 2003 - think yuletide YMCA, writes our culture reporter Wham! narrowly miss out on the top festive spot ...

While everyone talks about retirement savings and health insurance, the real preparation for aging well might be hiding in ...