There was a 120% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse hotline over a 24 hour period sine the coronavirus lockdown came into force.
23.03.2020 - 23:11 / pitchfork.com
As everyone adjusts to new realities amid the coronavirus pandemic, we asked some of our favorite artists about the music they’re gravitating to at this anxious and isolating time. From meditative drones to nourishing R&B to classic jazz, here are their selections:
Christine and the Queens’ Héloïse LetissierThe Slow Rush by Tame Impala is almost too convenient, in a way—check the title itself, perfect for this very strange moment of empty streets and restless minds. I listened to it again on
There was a 120% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse hotline over a 24 hour period sine the coronavirus lockdown came into force.
A talented nurse has created her own song about life on the front life in an NHS hospital during the coronavirus crisis.
The royal couple took part in a video call with a school in Lancashire, north west England, where they thanked staff for their dedication in providing a “safe place” for children whose parents are carrying out vital roles, even during what are supposed to be the Easter holidays.
The latest NHS Lothian board papers reveal that liaison officers from the Royal Marines and British Army are supporting the health board during the coronavirus crisis.
"The government must act with urgency if musicians are to have any hope of surviving financially"
Louis Tomlinson has postponed two legs of his ongoing world tour due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Now technically I’m not a doctor/But motherfuckers listen when I read a poem"
The artist's new album came out as planned on March 20
After all face-to-face teaching stopped due to the closure of its Livingston campus following government advice on the Coronoavirus, West Lothian College is continuing to support students online where possible.
Crazy times cry out for good music — the kind that sends your spirits soaring, even as it helps keep you grounded. That often means classic rock for some, but for me, it’s classical music, period. I grew up with a musician who, when she wasn’t leading her Brooklyn elementary school’s Glee Club, could usually be found at our piano. I’d fall asleep to Bach fugues and Beethoven sonatas, seeing pictures in my head and making up lyrics for the glorious sounds coming from our living room.
Two of the region's biggest bus companies are scaling back their operations - but will still run timetables to help key workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Those worried about the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on their mental health have been urged to find a new routine - and seek help if they need it.
As millions of people all over the world practice social distancing and self-isolation in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, there was an expectation that music streaming would rise just like time spent on Netflix and video games. It turns out, the opposite has happened.
By Anthony D'Alessandro, Jill Goldsmith
By Jake Kanter
Kate Middleton and Prince William have made a private visit to NHS workers battling on the frontline of the devastating coronavirus pandemic.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a call centre in London on Thursday to visit staff, before meeting with paramedics.The royal couple listened as they heard the problems facing the country in the midst of the pandemic and how calls to 111 had quadrupled in recent days.
Christian Siriano to the rescue! The Project Runway winner turned beloved celebrity designer offered his team of seamstresses to help make masks for healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
As cities and states continue to shut down all but essential services and the live music industry has essentially ground to a standstill, the music community has been struggling with the loss of work and an uncertain future.
On the front lines of the nation’s battle against coronavirus stand the incredible staff of the NHS.