2023: The Year Science and Sound Converged in Groundbreaking Music

Musical exploration reached new heights in 2023 with artists crafting works that intertwine the elegance of science and the emotive power of sound. Standouts include Komorebi's anime-inspired 'The Fall,' where through the guise of an extraterrestrial named Kiane, listeners are offered a perspective on Earth that merges ethereal orchestration with a narrative of self-discovery. Meanwhile, 'Complete Mountain Almanac' goes beyond its initial climate change focus, evolving into a moving reflection on nature and resilience following Jessica Dessner's cancer journey, creating a poignant tapestry of lifecycle and survival. Marcus Strickland's 'The Universe’s Wildest Dream' further exemplifies the connection between music and our cosmic environment, inspiring awe for our planet. The year 2023 proved to be a rich terrain where science beautifully informed the art of sound, as captured by the astute observations of New Scientist's Bethan Ackerley and Tim Boddy.