On Aug. 11, 1965, a 22-year-old Regina Jones answered the first 911 call about the Watts Rebellion. She was working as a Los Angeles Police Department dispatcher during one of the largest police ...

Senior staff writer Anna Mammarelli argues that instrumental music boosts focus while lyrics distract and fuel cultural overstimulation.

Idagio lets you stream classical music from a large, up-to-date catalog complemented by the tools you need to find exactly the works and performances you want to hear.

Tiny Desk Radio co-host Anamaria Sayre and Tiny Desk series editor Lars Gotrich present past winners from the Tiny Desk ...

With their carnival atmosphere, music and Bollywood stars, books often take a back seat. But that doesn’t mean writers and their works won’t make a lasting impression ...

Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anesthetic is about to be administered, the anesthetist says, "Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical team will be listening to the hard rock classic ...

In a world full of sound, I’d increasingly found myself wondering: am I overstimulated or oversensitive – or actually at risk ...

Following major expansions to Spotify’s podcast branch, the audio streamer is turning its attention to its audiobooks.

At the Grammy Awards 2026, Billie Eilish criticized US immigration raids, while MAGA influencer Emily Austin took the ...

Google says it has started enforcing its YouTube Premium requirement for background playback on mobile. Google says it has started enforcing its YouTube Premium requirement for background playback on ...

Kannada music director who worked in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi music industry, S.P. Venkatesh, passes away at the age of 70 ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a ...