Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates. That means more than one third of people age 50 to 80 years old, still feel lonely and isolated (JAMA 2024).

When it comes to cry-in-the-shower music, Mitski’s songs are often a top pick. Her newest album, however, departs from her typical tear-jerking artistry for a restrained and sonically layered ...

Mr. Biss is a concert pianist. We live in an age of isolation. Its dangerous effects are becoming ever clearer: online radicalization, increasingly poisonous politics, evidence that more and more ...

Among the rising tide of loneliness and disconnection, live music is proving to be more than just a good time; it’s a powerful antidote. Whether it’s a pub gig or a stadium show, live music brings ...

Nikki Rickard has previously received funding from ARC, and currently has funding from Google. Nikki is currently a Board Member for Music Victoria. Nikki Rickard is an author of the review referenced ...