The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
No bass for you!! In 1987, TV composer Jonathan Wolff was still trying to make a name for himself in
There’s a reason we call tourists “sightseers”. As a society, we’re totally obsessed with the way th
Language is a uniquely human gift. We have shaped it to our individual and cultural needs, and it ha
When was the last time you turned off your radio and just listened to your car? What’s really going
Baby Shark is a mega viral YouTube video, an unstoppable earworm, a top 40 hit, a Eurodance smash, a
Singing with others is a powerful form of expression. That's why the composer Eric Whitacre started
As a young composer, Edd Kalehoff was looking for his break. In the early 70s he struck gold, writin
In part 2 of the story of mastering, we explore the consequences of the Loudness War and call out so
Join us on a musical journey from the Golden Age of analog mastering to the digital methods of today
How a simple soundbite on America Online became one of the most recognizable sounds of the internet
We rarely think about the way we speak. For most of us, it just happens. In this episode, we catch u
Humans have been fascinated with acoustics since our earliest ancestors. From Roman amphitheaters to
Stradivarius violins are reputed to have an exquisite sound that cannot be replicated or explained.
The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve
Companies spend a lot of time and effort perfecting the look of their brands. But now what a brand s
The last few decades have seen amazing improvements in cochlear implant technology. Professor Michae
Have you ever wondered what your dog or cat would say to you if they could talk? How about your plan
What we hear is incredibly personal and we all hear things differently. Sometimes our ears can even
Game of Thrones is a global phenomenon that has redefined the fantasy genre. Viewers from around the
Over his long career, Gordon Hempton has mastered the art of truly listening. He’s known as the Soun
