October 2026 It’s been a busy year for my Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship research at Durham University. Following the initial pilot study, which explored how musical expertise and context influence the narratives people imagine while listening to music, the main study began in June 2026. The research examines whether music–colour synaesthesia influences how expert musicians…

Do you experience vivid mental imagery while listening to music? Whether it’s seeing colours, feeling sensations, or even tasting flavours, we want to hear about your unique experiences. Conducted by researchers from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Goldsmiths, University of London, this study aims to explore the wide range of mental imagery experiences during music listening,…