Musical instrument manufacturers Moog and Korg are offering their apps for free for a limited time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With creatives more likely to be self-employed and people having more time at home, brands can position themselves as caring by offering ways to unwind.

During COVID-19 lockdown in France, some brands are offering their services for free to help allay the stress and boredom of being quarantined. With media companies suffering from low trust ratings, this display of good-will could build more positive relationships with the public.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.

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?