Music And Your Mental Health

There is a song for every moment. There is a song for every feeling. And that is why music will continue to be an important part of life. Whatever we are going through, there is at least one song that can help us through that moment. 

Because of the demands of the world we live in, there is an increased need to pay attention to our mental health. We cannot afford to break down. And if we do break down, we cannot afford to be like that for long.

As part of our contribution to mental health awareness, I have decided to share how music improves our mental well-being. 

Here you go

Reduces stress: stress is a leading cause of mental disorders. WHEN stressed, the body can break down mentally and even physically. And since we cannot always control what we are exposed to, more often than not, we will find ourselves in stressful situations. Listening to music greatly reduces stress. Even with the same amount of tasks to be done or under the same conditions, music makes it easier to get by.

Fosters healing: music speaks to the soul. When healing from a traumatic experience, listening to music can help us heal faster. 

Improves mood -music can lighten you up on your worst days or when you feel at your lowest. The right lyrics and the right melody can go a long way to take your mind off something that can trigger you or at least help you cope with that trigger.

Reduces symptoms of depression: when we experience prolonged and lethal levels of sadness, we descend into the black hole of depression. Music can draw us out. It can even stop us from ever ending up in that hole. Some songs motivate you and give you hope. It just seems as though the singer was talking to you directly.

Aids relaxation: after a long day, music helps you relax and enjoy your environment.

Help you sleep better: I'm sure you have heard of 'lullaby' before. Music is good at helping you sleep, and it works for people of all ages.

Music goes beyond what we hear. It is not just a combination of sounds we dance to or enjoy, it is medicine for the soul.

#Mentalhealthmatters 

A Better Experience for You: Release 3.6.3

You will agree with me that it has been a while since we have informed you of any major update on the platform. But it is not because we have not been working behind the scenes. Actually, we are always working on how to improve your experience on our platform, expand our music collection and offer tools you can leverage to advance your music career. 

Today, I have the pleasure of informing you of the update we have made to the home page. There are literally thousands of songs of different genres and artists on the platform. And we know it can be quite a trouble to filter through and discover new songs or artists on the platform. The update on the home page is all about helping you discover and experience what you probably would not have searched for.

So here is what’s new 

Artist Category 

This category suggests artists based on the current music trends and the activity of other listeners on Epoh Music. You can call it our own top artist list. From this category, you can click on any of the artists and explore their albums and feature songs without going to the artist page to search first. Who knows, you might discover your new favourite song in the process.

From here, you can even explore other artists featured in their songs or that featured them in their songs.  

Alte Category 

Alte is a new genre of music that is disrupting the airwave. It is unconventional but pleasing to the ears. If you have not been listening to or following this genre, you most likely won't know who or what to search for. But we have fixed that for you. This category suggests new and trending Alte songs from the masters of this genre. Alte is one of our recommended genres for 2022, so it’s only right that we have it on the homepage ready for you to explore.

When you become an Alte fan, which we believe is very likely, remember to give us credit o!

High on Thrills 

This category contains in-house playlists created for you to enjoy. There are currently four playlists created to suit different moods. Trust me, there is nothing like finding the perfect playlist to go with the moment. The feeling is heavenly. 

Now, this won’t be the last you’ll be hearing from us on feature updates. We have something big coming up, no spoilers but artists and DJs, it is going to blow your mind. Watch this space!

Music Is Food For The Soul

 

Can you go without food for a day? Maybe you’ve tried it, how did you feel? Not so good I presume. 

You’ve probably heard the saying “Music is food for the soul”.

If you haven’t, we’re glad you read it here first! Going a day without music can be as horrifying as going a day without food. Music like water has no enemy. It is the perfect companion of the introvert and the loose friend of the extrovert. Music can be anything to anyone. Just like water, it takes the form of its container.

Music is life itself as it unarguably has an unexplainable effect on how we feel. Some like to say that it is the shorthand of emotion because you can literally go from 0 to 100 with the right playlist.

It’s crazy how music can be a soothing balm to us when we’re hurt and when words fail, music can speak our thoughts; it adds good vibes to the energy around us and a booming voice with beautifully written lyrics can have a magical effect on our minds. We can go on and on with the seaming magical possibilities of music.

One good thing about music is when it hits you, no matter your mood you can always get your groove on, spirit lifted and your energy on the high.

At Epoh Music we provide you with an unlimited supply of good Nigerian music to keep you in the best mood at all time.

Need some good vibes? Click here to listen for free!

Happy Easter Celebrations

Unlike every other celebration, Easter is a period when we reflect on divine love and sacrifice. And that is perhaps why it is not as noisy as the Christmas and the New year holidays. It is also a time to take a break and be grateful for how the year is going. 

Now we understand things have not been getting easier in the country, and tensions have been high with the election year closing in fast on us. 

May the solemn peace of this season remain with you and your family.

Happy Easter

From all of us at Epoh Music

Wait a minute!

Why not use this holiday to take a break from the tension and treat yourself to some good music on Epoh Music? You can start with our Easter playlist.

And of course, you can do that for free. You can listen to the playlist and any song of your choice at any time on Epoh Music. No sign-up fee, no hidden charges. Christ paid it all on the cross.   

The Easter Playlist

What does Easter mean to you? Is it just a long weekend holiday, or do you take time to reflect on divine love and sacrifice, which are the hallmarks of the season? 

Easter is the celebration of the Death and the resurrection of Jesus, this, of course, might not mean much to non-Christians, but we all can use the lessons of this historical event in our life. 

Easter is a period we should go beyond our claims and words for the people we love and consider what it would mean in action to love them. It is a period we should consider how much we can sacrifice for the good of all. And it should not stop as a consideration but should begin to affect how we view and relate to society from now on.

Well, Easter always comes with a long weekend holiday, so we have come up with a playlist we think is perfect for the mood of this holiday. So here is how your status update should look on Sunday morning “No hard feelings, just up and feeling grateful that he rose again.” Here you go: 

• Wonderful wonder -Nathaniel Bassey ft Lovesong
• Bianule -Samson
• Sing unto the lord -Buchi
• 
  Risen -Laura Abios
• Somore -Kenny Kore
• Halleluyah all the way -Monique
• Jesu olurapada -Tope Alabi 
• Korede -Mike Abdul
• Eledumare -Kenny Kore 
• Kene Jesu -Midnight Crew
• Celebrate Jesus -Nathaniel Bassey ft Onos Ariyo
• Mo Dibo -Midnight Crew
• You are God -Enkay 
• E no dey fall my hand -Moses Bliss
• Praise Him -Tosin Oyelakin
• More than gold -Judikay 
• More than enough -Ada Ehi
• Onememma -Mercy Chinwo ft Chioma Jesus
• Naka ne -Solomon Lange 
• Too faithful -Moses Bliss
• Osimiri Atata -Preye Odede
• High Praise -Beejay Sax

Not all these songs scream He has risen, but they are all songs celebrating Jesus. And, of course, Easter is all about the celebration of Jesus. Why not create a playlist on Epoh Music today?

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