29/05/2023
Finland is the most metalhead country there is. A Reddit user created a map based on data from the Encyclopedia Metallum. With 42.6 metal bands per 100,000 residents, Finland is truly the home to the largest number of bands in this genre.
27/05/2023
French researchers determined that the music volume level affects the amount of alcohol consumed. Namely, if you listen to loud music, you’re more likely to drink more in less time. The researchers studied 40 males aged 18-25 who drank draft beer in bars by manipulating sound volume and observing the behavior of their study objects. So if you’re not planning on drinking a lot on a night out, maybe avoiding bars with loud music is a good idea.
25/05/2023
Reports say British naval officers play the singer’s 'Oops I Did It Again' and 'Baby One More Time' to drive the pirates away from the African eastern coast. As the pirates have a strong dislike towards Western music and culture, they try to move away from the place as fast as they can.
25/05/2023
Singing has been scientifically proven to soothe and raise your mood. However, singing in a group is even more beneficial because it releases hormones like oxytocin that make you feel good and also reduces stress hormones like cortisol.