InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaMusic Is Music: Listen and Let ListenThere is a reason so many genres exist; different people have different tastesJun 19, 20241Jun 19, 20241
InAscent PublicationbyChandrayan GuptaWhat Learning Guitar Teaches About Patience, Hope, and Going Off the Beaten PathA simple activity has become, for me, a life lesson.Mar 25, 20212Mar 25, 20212
InInvisible IllnessbyChandrayan GuptaMetal Music Could Actually Ease Depression and Negative EmotionsIt gets a bad name, but heavy metal has been found to be helpful in battling emotions such as bitterness, loneliness, sadness, and in…Apr 21, 20213Apr 21, 20213
InInvisible IllnessbyChandrayan GuptaWhy Heavy Metal Soothes the DepressedThe darker and more intense content acts as a source of catharsis and self-expressionJan 4, 20221Jan 4, 20221
InFanfarebyChandrayan GuptaRanking Every Slipknot AlbumAn ode to my favorite bandSep 9, 20231Sep 9, 20231
InFanfarebyChandrayan GuptaThis Moving, Transcendental Foreign Band Is a Mesmerizing ExperienceOne does not need to understand the words to appreciate this musicNov 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaWill We Ever Run Out of Fresh Music?We already have songs that sound uncannily similarDec 16, 202316Dec 16, 202316
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaThe Astounding, Sweeping Health Benefits of Listening to MusicListening to music can boost your cognitive capabilities, fight depression, reduce stress, and even lose weightDec 23, 202313Dec 23, 202313
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaWas Music Really Better in the ’80s And ’90s?Or is this a simple case of nostalgia?Jan 7, 202411Jan 7, 202411
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaThis Music Is (Literally) Out of This WorldAll about the Voyager Missions and the Golden RecordsJan 16, 20242Jan 16, 20242
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaWhy Are Musicians Thrice as Likely to Be Depressed/Anxious?Examining why, throughout history, eminent musicians and other entertainers have suffered from mental illness and even resorted to suicideJan 22, 202417Jan 22, 202417
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaMy Top 10 Favorite Rock VocalistsRemember, this list is completely subjectiveJan 26, 202423Jan 26, 202423
InThe RiffbyChandrayan Gupta10 Famous and Influential Female Black MusiciansThis Black History Month, we celebrate the incomparable musical contributions of these women of colorFeb 6, 2024Feb 6, 2024
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaFreedom Songs: The Unifying Role of Music in the Civil Rights MovementExamining how music helped fuel and nurture the revolutionary spirit during one of America’s darkest momentsFeb 11, 20244Feb 11, 20244
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaHow Music Helped Me Overcome Severe Mental IllnessHeavy metal in particular provided a potent outlet for the negative emotions swirling in my mindFeb 18, 202434Feb 18, 202434
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaReport Finds Music at Night ‘Comparable’ to Sleeping PillAlso, contrary to popular belief, heavy metal aids sleep for someMar 5, 20242Mar 5, 20242
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaFrom Deathcore to EDM: The Most Eclectic Band in History?Examining the work and impact, the highs and lows, of none other than Bring Me the HorizonMar 15, 2024Mar 15, 2024
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaDoes Gesturing While Singing Improve Vocal Performance?Moving one’s hands while singing feels natural, but do the benefits extend beyond comfort and aesthetics?Apr 2, 20242Apr 2, 20242
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaWhy I Always Listen to Music While WritingSome think music distracts, some think music helps focus, I think it is a mix of both; but the pros outweigh the consApr 14, 20241Apr 14, 20241
InThe RiffbyChandrayan GuptaThe Benefits of Music to an Unborn ChildSoothing, classical music in particular helps the brain development of babies, even when they are in the wombApr 24, 2024Apr 24, 2024