Sound of Style

A compilation recreates the startup and shutdown sounds from every version of Microsoft Windows in a new musical style, including a few invented ones. The collection of sounds from past Windows releases has drawn large engagement, with viewers responding to nostalgia for older operating systems like Windows 95 and XP.

An Indiana Daily Student columnist shares the music they discovered in September, spanning multiple genres as part of a regular monthly feature. The piece walks through new artists and sounds explored over the month, offering readers recommendations beyond a single style and encouraging wider listening habits heading into autumn.

Australian electronic producer Ninajirachi is the subject of a PopMatters feature exploring how online message boards and internet communities have shaped her music. The piece examines how web-native aesthetics, memes and forum culture feed into her production style, positioning her as part of a generation of artists whose sound and fanbase were formed online rather than through traditional music industry channels.

Sertoma's 'Sound of Style' event combined a fashion show with live music to raise money for charitable causes. The gathering highlighted how fashion and entertainment can be used to support philanthropy, drawing community attention to the organization's fundraising efforts. Details about beneficiaries and funds raised have not yet been widely reported.

Listeners are sharing 'Warriors', a track by the New York brass house trio Too Many Zooz, known for their energetic saxophone and drum sound. The song is being passed around online with links to streaming platforms, drawing attention to the band's horn-driven style.

Music outlet OkayAfrica has published a roundup of the best North African songs at the moment, highlighting new releases from across the region. The list spans artists from countries including Sudan, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, reflecting the growing international attention on North African music scenes and their blend of traditional sounds with contemporary styles.

A brief review of The Vast of Night is making the rounds, with the writer praising the low-budget sci-fi film's screenplay, performances and long, ambitious shots that evoke Steven Spielberg's style. The film, set over one night in 1950s New Mexico, follows a switchboard operator and a DJ investigating a mysterious sound. Readers are sharing the write-up as the film finds new audiences on streaming.

A music fan started the day by sharing an old school Oi! track by Bishops Green, pointing to the band's music video. The post highlights the ongoing appeal of streetpunk and Oi! acts like Bishops Green, whose classic-styled sound continues to draw listeners among fans of the genre.