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Green Day, the Killers, more listed in dangerous songs for driving study
Let’s face it, we’re all guilty of turning up our music just a bit louder when our favorite tracks come on. It’s hard not to let the music take over as you scream lyrics from the top of your lungs out the car windows. However, according to a recent study, certain songs by Green Day, […]
Heavy metal music can now be studied at this university
Are you a diehard lover of heavy metal? How many times have you sat there in class only to wish you were studying your favorite musical genres instead? Now, the University of Newcastle is making your metal dreams come true. The school is offering two PhD scholarships allowing you to study your favorite genre. Check […]
Heavy metal makes you a bad driver according to a new study
Heavy metal is easily the hardest, most aggressive type of music in existence, but it might not be good to listen to while driving. If you’ve ever been driving to some heavy tunes before and laid your foot down a little too hard on the pedal, there’s a reason why. Read More: iTunes is reportedly […]
‘13 Reasons Why’ gets second study linking show to teen suicide spike
Last month, in a study done by National Institutes of Health, researchers suggested that 13 Reasons Why was linked to a spike in teen suicide. Netflix released a statement in regards to the study stating they were “looking into the research,” which they say conflicts with another study from the University Of Pennsylvania in which suicide rates dropped. Now, a […]
Heavy metal is now the fastest-growing genre worldwide
TuneCore has revealed the fastest-growing genre worldwide based off their streaming and download numbers for 2018, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Put up those horns metal fans, this one is for you. Read more: Here’s every Marvel movie in perfect viewing order The New York based company provides distribution, publishing and licensing […]
This horrifying pizza video is enough to break our pop-punk hearts
Happy National Pizza Day! Whether it’s thin crust, Chicago style, or pineapple (I’m judging you) that brings you joy, we’re celebrating all types of pizza pies on this glorious holiday. But one horrifying pizza video has surfaced that is so disgusting and painful to watch that our pop-punk hearts can hardly take it. Hold on […]
Popular music is now angrier and sadder according to new study
It looks like emo music is back with a vengeance. A new study coming from Lawrence Technical University in Michigan finds that popular music has become increasingly sadder and angrier in recent decades. Maybe this is proof that we’re all a little bit emo? Read more: Gerard Way addresses MCR reunion rumors, discusses breakup Kathleen Napier […]
Vinyl and cassette sales grow while CD sales continue to decline
It looks like music fans are bringing back the oldschool ways of jamming their favorite tracks after albums sold on vinyl and cassette saw double digit sales growth in the U.S. last year. Unfortunately, it looks like physical CD sales still have a long way to go. Read more: ‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack outsells every album […]
'13 Reasons Why' may have hand in increased teen suicide, new study finds
In an interesting new study conducted by the University Of Michigan has found that one of Netflix‘s most controversial shows, 13 Reasons Why, could be the reason for the increased risk of teen suicides. The newest study was published by Psychiatric Services, and it’s objective was to see if exposure to the show and the “patterns of […]
Depressed? Taking a bath could help, study finds
Spending quality time in the bathtub could assist with mood disorders, a new study finds. That’s right, taking a warm bath can reportedly help with depression. At least, that’s according to the findings recently reported by New Scientist. Read more: See Machine Gun Kelly film’s intense first trailer Indeed, the benefits of taking a bath […]
Music piracy is still very much a thing, study finds
If you thought piracy was something from a distant era, before we had easy access to music for free on streaming service, we have news. According to a new report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), over one-third of consumers still pirate music. Wondering how and why? Read more: The first poster from […]
Smartphones aren't to blame for young people's loneliness, survey says
It’s almost a given that you’re going to feel lonely at some point in your life. And a new survey says that young people are the loneliest age group, overall. But that may not be due solely to smartphone use, as is often suggested. Read more: Apple update makes fear of texting the wrong person […]
Fans more likely to value live music over sex, survey finds
A new study from concert giant Live Nation claims that music fans are 10 percent more likely to value live music over sex, as reported by Billboard. The finding’s just one detail revealed in the promoter’s new “Power Of Live” survey. Read more: Childish Gambino plots new tour dates after injury Citing a phenomenon called […]
Study ranks songs by how emo the lyrics are
Ask anyone to rattle off their favorite emo bands and you’ll more than likely get the same answers. Dashboard Confessional and My Chemical Romance are just a couple bands that are easily capable of kicking you right in the feels with their lyrics, but could artists in an emerging subgenre known as emo-rap take over […]
Having tattoos won't keep you from landing a job, study finds
Your elders’ wisdom isn’t necessarily your wisdom, and it looks like that universal ground rule is finally bearing out when it comes to tattoo culture. According to a new study, having a tattoo doesn’t necessarily harm your chances at getting a job. Read more: 10 reasons you shouldn’t get that band tattoo That’s right, the […]
Report finds musicians only receive 12% of the $43 billion the music industry makes
A new report has found that musicians in the United States only received 12% of the $43 billion revenue the music industry made in 2017. Read more: Empathetic people get more joy out of music, study finds The discovery was made in a new report called Putting The Band Back Together by Citigroup, where they found […]
Empathetic people get more joy out of music, study finds
Ever wonder why metalheads can often be the nicest people? Apparently, those who more intensely understand the pain or pleasure of others find more happiness in listening to music, a new study from Southern Methodist University finds. Read more: Here are the year’s 50 highest-paid musicians While the more empathy you have also heightens the […]
Nearly half of millennials would choose their phone over shampoo
Almost half of millennials would rather give up shampooing for a week than stop using their phones, according to a survey over at Business Insider. Would you rather lose your cellphone for a week or forgo washing your hair for the same time? Read more: Drinkable black metal record is made of coffee The survey, […]
Mainstream pop music exhibits more sadness than ever, study finds
[Photo by: Pexels] Does pop music contain more sadness than ever before? A new music study that analyzed hundreds of thousands of songs from the past three decades has concluded as such, identifying a depressive content trend in mainstream pop. Read more: Study shows metal music is good for you As noted by The New […]
Psychopaths tend to prefer these two songs, according to a study
[Photo by: EminemVEVO/YouTube] Can one’s taste in music reveal a psychopathic streak? A recent study reportedly shows a link between music and psychopathy, and the details seem to infer that a couple key songs usually make up the proposed psychopath’s playlist. Better lose yourself in the music… Read more: Study shows metal music is good […]
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