Keyword: Musicology

A recent doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku in Finland offers new perspectives into Nordic noir as a cultural phenomenon. The research shows that music and other sounds play a crucial role in the overall atmosphere of Nordic noir series and in conveying the story. In addition, the social criticism typical to Nordic noir can also be reflected in the audiovisual strategies of the series.

Director of Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS), Professor Martin Cloonan was part of a research group that carried out the world’s first live music census in the United Kingdom in March 2017. The results suggest that small live music venues are facing a number of threats that could affect their long-term future.