The Pointy End

‘Fraud From the Start’: A Music Festival Is Canceled and Accused of Deceit – Again

Details: Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Fyre Festival hasn’t even finished burning.

Une représentation de La Bohème sauvée par un spectateur

Details: Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Lors d'une représentation de La Bohème, l'interprète de Rodolfo, confronté à un problème vocal, a dû s'arrêter au deuxième acte. Un spectateur est alors monté sur scène pour chanter le rôle à sa place.

France Musique

Misery of the mega-gig: can a huge show ever be a huge success?

Details: Monday, 09 July 2018

From shoddy transport and barely-existent toilets, to trying to get the best view of the Foo Fighters in a vast bowl designed to watch sport, we run down the perils of the mega-show.

The Guardian

‘Ode to Joy’ has an odious history

Details: Monday, 09 July 2018

It is a rare piece of music — any kind of music — that can bolster good as well as evil intentions. One classical work in particular has an uncanny, seductive power to become exactly what its fans want it to be.

The Star

Why Do We Love Music?

Details: Monday, 09 July 2018

The reason why we love music so much can feel too obvious to even enumerate; we love it because we love it, duh. But for around 20 percent of the population, music can literally feel like a friend.

Bustle

The Tough Questions Vexing Pop Music Listeners

Details: Monday, 09 July 2018

What happens when your favorite musician appropriates your culture, or is accused of sexual assault?

NPR

Le fromage et la musique font-ils bon ménage?

Details: Monday, 09 July 2018

Après les moeurs, la musique semble pouvoir adoucir les... fromages. Des chercheurs et étudiants d'art bernois vont tenter l'expérience: ils vont laisser l'Emmental absorber de la musique pour influencer son affinage.

Le Vif