A new research review shows live music isn’t just entertainment — it’s a proven way to boost feelings of belonging and community.
- Professor, Wellbeing Science, The University of Melbourne
While some respectable organisations have lists of recommended apps, very few of these apps are supported by experimental evidence.
For many people, enjoying music results in noticeable physical reactions – sweaty palms or a shiver down the spine. Music can cause the release of dopamine in your body, which provides a feeling of immense…
Think of your favourite piece of music. Do you get shivers when the music swells or the chorus kicks in? Or are the opening few bars enough to make you feel tingly? Despite having no obvious survival value…
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