The man who makes music out of ice in the coldest recording studio of the world
To underline the effects of climate change, Terje Isungset recorded his album Meditations in the arctic regions using ice instruments.
5 things you have to know on Pi day
In the United States, the 14th of March is written as 3/14, the first three numbers of pi. For this reason, the world celebrates “Pi day” on this date.
Marble Machine: a magic orchestra powered by marbles
Wintergatan Marble Machine is the name of a new, innovative music instrument powered by a hand crank and 2,000 marbles.
What’s MusikBi, Africa’s answer to Spotify
MusikBi is a legal music download platform created in Senegal. It promotes emerging African artists and protect them from piracy.
Bob Dylan’s archive is no longer secret
Bob Dylan’s archive, made up of 6,000 objects, texts, documents and recordings that retrace the history and inspiration of his genius, has been found and acquired in Oklahoma.
Arcade Fire to receive a prize for their commitment in Haiti
The Canadian band Arcade Fire will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award on 2 April for their active support to the Haitian population.
This glove turns your hand into a music instrument
Two Turin-based young engineers invented Remidi T8, a glove that let you create music by touching whichever surface with your hands.
Leonardo DiCaprio. I don’t take this Oscar for granted, like I don’t take this planet for granted
Leonardo DiCaprio wins the Oscar (finally) and shines a spotlight on climate change and “those voices drowned out by the politics of greed” in his acceptance speech.
Light art and brilliant minds at the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival 2016
Light becomes art as well as a solution to global problems. Thousands of visitors at the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival were invited to explore light hands (and eyes) on.
Matt Bellamy of Muse calls for more female politicians to save the Earth
According to the frontman of Muse Matt Bellamy the planet could be saved from environmental catastrophe only if it was ruled by more female leaders.