You know that weird thing when you can sing along with a song you didn’t realize you knew? You can thank your temporal lobe, the part of your brain that’s responsible for processing both music and language. And because memorizing a song is easier than memorizing random words, it turns out it’s actually a really great way to help you gain vocabulary and learn a language. Plus, it’s fun and actively rewarding, even when you’re listening passively.
We’re also excited to bring you our very first Q&A, an interview with Ren Stern, founder of Frank Renaissance. Frank Renaissance is a hybrid between a record label and production studio that facilitates the cross pollination of Japanese rappers between Japan and the US, creating some very cool collaborations and other art along the way. Read about Ren’s thoughts on music, language, communication, and how the three intertwine here.
