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The Golden Ratio: An Ancient Greek Formula Could Be Responsible For Most Hit Musicals
A formula found often in nature, many artists believe that following the golden ratio leads to the most aesthetically pleasing work. It can also accidentally turn up in musicals.
Music Inc: Why Song Rights Sales Are Booming
From Bob Dylan to Shakira and now the Red Hot Chili Peppers, many music superstars are selling their song catalogs for hundred-odd-million sums. What's behind the megadeals?
How a Reluctant Russian Singer Became the Hero of Young Pessimists Across China
Sang celebrates self-deprecation and negative emotions, its followers catapulted the unlikely and unenthusiastic singer to the finale of a Chinese boy band show.
The Chosen One: Kid Cudi
American artist Kid Cudi is a living legend in more ways than one.
Bilingual Rock Band Insomnia Regroups After a Decade With a Singular Identity
About ten years ago, the band would make music in both Bangla and English, but now they have regrouped as a purely Bangla rock band and their first release is …
Nigerian Icon Fela is Long Overdue For the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Fela's nomination and possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will come at a cost.