A cozy, music-filled journey through the stories and artists behind our favorite Christmas songs

Honoring Ozzy Osbourne at 77 with a look at his beginnings, his music, and the legacy that shaped heavy metal.

New research explains how Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome affects senior dogs and cats and how nutrition and enrichment can support their aging brains.

Old Dogs Rock dives into Florence + The Machine’s hauntingly beautiful new album, Everybody Scream, released on Halloween 2025. Blending Renaissance influence, gothic emotion, and modern healing, this album feels like a journey through trauma → grief → healing → purpose. We joined a Halloween listening party to experience the music’s raw power and shared our favorite tracks, from “Sympathy Magic” to “And Love.” Read our full review to explore Florence Welch’s artistry, her ba

September brought fresh music highlights — from indie and rock to pop and hip-hop — and this image spotlights a few of our favorites at...

Rocky, the beloved namesake of Old Dogs Rock, lived with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) until his passing in March 2024. His journey inspired this piece, which explains what CCD—often compared to Alzheimer’s in humans—is, the common symptoms to watch for, and how families can help soothe and support their senior dogs through it. Alongside Rocky’s story, you’ll find resources such as a cognitive assessment tool and insights into how music can calm aging minds in both dogs

Music isn’t just for us—it can be medicine for our dogs too. Research shows that soothing music, especially slow acoustic and classical songs, can calm both dogs with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) and humans living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These conditions often bring anxiety, restlessness, confusion, and sleepless nights, but the right playlist can help bring comfort, structure, and peace. Just like humans, dogs respond to rhythm and melody. Studies from Colorado

Some stories begin with a bang. Mine began with a bark. I grew up with music in my veins and dogs at my feet. My bedroom walls were...