New possibilities for storytelling are emerging faster than at any other time in history, says film producer Mark Grimmer. With an immersive approach to art exhibitions, he shares several multidisciplinary projects — including a...

Challenges and problems can derail your creative process ... or they can make you more creative than ever. In the surprising story behind the best-selling solo piano album of all time, Tim Harford may just convince you of the advantages...

Michael Aranda explores the purpose of zebra stripes.

The Independent has once again partnered with the Montreux Jazz Festival, and we caught up with the festival’s CEO Mathieu Jaton about the magic of this legendary music event.The festival has welcomed some of the most iconic names in...

Name: Maggie Mae and Jesse

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn
, NYC
Size: 800 s
quare feet
Type of
Home: Apartment
Years lived in: 1 yea

rs, 9 months renting

The first time Maggie and Jesse saw this apartment,...

Discover the history of the Amen Break, a six-second drum solo that revolutionised music, influencing hip hop, drum and bass and beyond.<br/>

Discover the iconic Amen break, a 6-second drum solo that shaped N.W.A. to Skrillex. Explore its influence across genres and its impact on music history.<br/>

Delve into the captivating history of the Amen break, a four-bar drum solo from The Winstons' 'Amen Brother' that revolutionized music production and left an indelible mark across various genres. Learn how Breakbeat Lou and Lenny...

David Bowie’s death stunned the world. Musician and actor Gary Kemp, a lifelong fan, and Nicholas Pegg, author of Bowie bible The Complete David Bowie, reflect on life without the Starman as they take a tour of some of Bowie’s London...

I decided to write a song about the stem changing verbs in German. This video is also a parody of the song "Changes" by David Bowie. Sorry for my aweful singing voice. There is only so much I can do about that. If you think you can do it...

As much as you may want to believe them, most rumors about famous celebrities are often completely false. Considering all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll in rock music, it's not surprising that almost every rock star has a few rumors...

Is There Life On Mars? A harmonic analysis of one of Bowie's best. We delve into the mind of the composer and explore what makes David Bowie’s “Life on Mars” such an original and iconic song. The main focus is on the harmonic content of...

Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2

In this video, the topic of discussion is contact juggling, a form of object manipulation and performance that seemingly defies gravity. It delves into its history, popularity, and the various types of tricks contact jugglers perform.

Does Putin feel like he is in a position of strength or is his troublemaking a profound weakness? Does Rory MacLean think we might be looking back at our failure of underestimating the Putin regime? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory...

What became of Rory Macleans optimism of those days when the wall fell? What are his thoughts on what went wrong in Russia?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 3

What was West Berlin like just before the wall fell? When in West Berlin, how obvious was the wall at the time?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 1