The Equaliser’s long form content. Sit down, make a brew and read about all things sport and music.
How surfing carved its own distinctive soundtrack
With the UK’s largest surf and music festival on the horizon, we spoke to the world’s definitive expert on surf and music culture, Timothy J. Cooley, about the longstanding connection between the two.
The Sound of the Olympic Games
Tags: Olympics, Paris 2024, running, track, field By Lily Taylor https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5p92fLfdw5a3GP3YeeOuI7?si=2af91c76e4ae47f1 Alongside sporting talent, the Olympic Games also celebrates the arts and culture. The Equaliser has dived into the colourful...
Jurgen Klopp: The music that defined the manager at Liverpool
Tags: Klopp, Liverpool, music, football, Jamie Webster, You'll Never Walk Alone By Dylan Sidhu After the final whistle went on a sunny Sunday afternoon last week against Wolves, in Klopp’s last game as Liverpool manager, the Anfield crowd burst into their anthem,...
The voice of thousands – how sport has adopted stadium DJs
Stadiums across the world are innovating to retain interest in their sports. One way in which they’ve tried to move forward is by doing away with traditional ‘stadium announcers’ and replacing them with in-house DJs.
Get in the Zone: Revealing the musical mindsets of professional athletes and the science behind their tracks!
Ever wondered what tunes a professional athlete might listen to before a match to mentally prepare themselves? From footballers to ice hockey players, and Marvin Gaye to Slipknot; we get to the bottom of it – and why it works so well.
Brentford FC’s Unexpected Anthem: The Enduring Legacy of ‘Hey Jude’ in Football Culture.
Dive into the story of how Brentford FC’s spirit and success intertwined with the timeless anthem ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles. Revealing a remarkable connection that transcends both music and sports culture.
The Art of the Walk-on Song
Tags: Walk-on, songs, darts, Adam Warner, PDC, Walk-on songs By Joseph Gainsford https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Azq9XoU0P3djAfuYXwzHF?si=40589dd9a27845b6 Let’s rewind over the last few months, as a certain 16 year old has taken the darts world by storm, from the...