Private spaces have become havens, but it's out of desire and necessity, yet people ache to get back to the normality of public life. In the hard-hit live music industry, the rebirth of drive-in concerts is giving fans and artists a way to connect while still adhering to strict social distancing rules.

Love him or loathe him? Elon Musk inspires polarized reactions. But as his bitcoin antics cause waves and Starlink orbits our skies, what’s the secret behind Musk’s influence and reach? The pandemic has changed expectations of leadership and made room for the power of optimism.

TikTok has revealed, via two data studies, the invaluable importance of sound on its platform. Not only for the music artists themselves, but also underlining the importance of sound and music for brands on TikTok, to build familiarity and connection with their users.

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?