Why Live Music Still Matters | Leicester News

Most of us are now listening to music solo—three hundred seventy-nine hours a year alone—while live shows make up just eight percent of our listening. But back in the 90s, music was a shared experience, with nearly a third of people listening together and many swapping mixtapes. Scientists now say live music boosts well-being, strengthens memories and social bonds, and creates lifelong connections unlike anything streaming can offer. People recall their most meaningful music moments happening in person—not on screens—and even small gigs can turn fans into lifelong supporters. With big concerts pricey, communities are turning to free live performances in pubs and local venues to reconnect through sound and rediscover the joy of shared music. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd3daf8be67974be