“The neurophysiological disorder is characterized by a severe aversion to sound—and the struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.”
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Living in an Alive World
Soft eyes, deep listening, and other ways to extend human perception beyond our limits.
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Jeff Mills Loves to Forget
“How techno’s most vaunted architect is still building sonic futures.”
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The Rhythms of “Rock Creek Park”
“The Blackbyrds’ ode to DC inspired a new generation of artists.”
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Listening for Echoes of the Forest Grove Sound
“A physics expert and audio engineer may have solved the mystery of a strange noise that rattled an Oregon town in 2016.”
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Three Strings: Past, Present, and Future
Finding beauty, human connection, and one’s heritage in the resonant sounds of the dulcimer.
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Trance Is Back—and It’s No Joke
“With Y2K aesthetics back in vogue, and post-pandemic clubbers jonesing for a hit of euphoria, the much-maligned genre is making a comeback.”
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The Weird, Analog Delights of Foley Sound Effects
“E.T. was jello in a T-shirt. The Mummy was scratchy potpourri. For Foley artists, deception is an essential part of the enterprise.”
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How ‘Sex and the City’ Sent Me Down a Fake Baseball Rabbit Hole
“The iconic show’s reboot, and 25th anniversary, gave me the perfect mystery to solve during the MLB lockout. Here’s what I found.”
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Could Listening to the Deep Sea Help Save It?
“In the abyss, everyone can hear you scream.”