Sound Resources
Volume VIII - June 15, 2020
Articles & Resources
Volume VIII - June 15, 2020
Honoring Frontline Workers
#ImStandingWithYou - Composer Sharon Farber’s music project to honor COVID-19 workers has grown into an enormous global initiative. The project features Houston musicians that are also healthcare professionals and has raised over $5 million for the United Nations in less than one month.
The Birthplace of Country Music - The museum in Bristol, VA near the Tennessee border will offer healthcare professionals free admission as a thank you for their efforts working on the frontline against COVID-19.
Music & Well-being
The Impact of Music on Health - An interesting synopsis of some of the physical and psychological benefits of music listening, from improved recovery in stroke patients to increased vocabulary & intelligence.
Music & Memory - A heartwarming and interesting look at the practical implications of the connection between music and memory as it relates to Alzheimer’s patients.
Making Music During COVID-19
COVID Compilation - The music industry has responded to the current circumstances in a variety of interesting ways as artists adapt to performing and creating music in isolation. Keith Sonin’s “518 Covid Quarantine Compilation” features a variety of music written and recorded during the pandemic to benefit Direct Relief.
Music Software Market Booming - Research shows that the lockdown measures imposed due to COVID-19 have inspired many people to create and produce their own music, causing a boom in sales for instruments, equipment, and digital production software.
Podcast Recommendations
Volume VIII - June 15, 2020
Live-Streamed Performances
Volume VIII - June 15, 2020
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park (June 16) Mike Shinoda will perform at 9 am ET via Twitch.
Keep the Music Playing (June 17) John Oates, Rosanne Cash, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires and others will participate in this live-streamed event to benefit the Music Health Alliance. The concert will stream at AcmeRadioLive.com, YouTube and Facebook at 6 pm ET.
Blind Pilot (June 17) The indie folk band will perform as part of Pickathon’s A Concert A Day series at 1 pm PT.
Offstage With DWP: Foo Fighters (June 20) Highlights from the band’s 2019 Sonic Temple set will stream before a Q&A with guitarist Chris Shiflett at 7 pm via YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch
Jimmy Buffett - Cabin Fever Virtual Tour (June 20) In lieu of his usual summer tour, the singer has been re-broadcasting shows from his archives via Margaritaville.tv and Radio Margaritaville on Sirius XM.
All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief (June 24) Seattle artists Pearl Jam, Ben Gibbard will be joined by Sir Mix-a-Lot, Dave Matthews and more in this benefit concert for COVID-19 relief efforts in Washington state. The concert will air on NBC and is available to stream via Amazon’s Twitch account.