by Joe Bennett | May 16, 2026 | Education, Eurovision, musicology, Popular Music, Research, Songwriting
[The next day] results v my predictions So, even though I was right here in Vienna, soaking up the vibes, this wasn’t my best prediction work! All my top 3 made the top 10, but although I loved Bangaranga, I didn’t see its runaway success coming! Top 10 at... 
by Joe Bennett | May 7, 2026 | 5live, Forensic Musicology, musicology, Popular Music, Research, Songwriting
!sdrawkcab tnew I dna ynoT keew sihT! Backwards – or reversed – audio became a possibility with the advent of recording technology, and has been employed by artists and producers across decades to ornament songs and intruige listeners. On the show this... 
by Joe Bennett | Apr 17, 2026 | 5live, Forensic Musicology, musicology, Popular Music, Research, Songwriting
This week Tony and I took to the Streets! Streets, whether real or fictional, have inspired songs throughout the history of Popular music; they serve as narrative settings, metaphorical destinations, or as cultural symbols. On the show this week we looked at a... 
by Joe Bennett | Apr 15, 2026 | 5live, berklee, boston, Forensic Musicology, musicology, Popular Music, Research, Songwriting
In honour of St. Patrick’s day, this week Tony and I took a trip to the emerald isle! Ireland is famously a country of music and poetry, and has consistently punched above its weight – as far as population is concerned – in contributing to Popular... 
by Joe Bennett | Apr 11, 2026 | 5live, fm, Forensic Musicology, musicology, Popular Music, Research
This week Tony and I hit the red carpet! In honour of the Academy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles on March 15th, we heard some of the best music that the world of film has offered – as judged by the Academy over the years. Our editorial segment this week featured...
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