Spotify, SoundCloud, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal – all offer playlists that are curated to users’ individual preferences. But are we taking notice of the music we consume on a daily basis or are algorithms pushing us into echo chambers that dramatically alter our tastes to enjoy more of the same?

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing people to stay at home out of a sense of public responsibility, artists are having to cancel shows worldwide. How are live-streaming platforms filling the void, and could digital behaviours during the crisis create long-term changes in how people consume music?

The headphone market is highly competitive, high-tech, and usually high priced. Nura is a company renowned for offering premium headphones that are customized to each person’s needs. Through NuraNow, it’s offering the same quality on a subscription basis, removing the initial price barrier.

The majority of countries in Europe have closed schools and social spaces during the pandemic. Coupled with stringent social-distancing measures, this keeps teens from hanging out in person. Enter Yubo: a fresh way to socialise online and feel connected during lockdown.