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Motorcycle Audio, Explained: Listening & Communicating while you ride
  • by Gabe Ets-Hokin

Motorcycle Audio, Explained: Listening & Communicating while you ride

Enjoy your music & radio comms while riding, but be aware of the risks of distractions—and your ability to handle them. Read on to see how Bluetooth headsets can help you do just that.

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10 Musicians with Tinnitus: Don't play with your hearing health
  • by Team EarPeace

10 Musicians with Tinnitus: Don't play with your hearing health

While playing music live is one of the most joyful activities in the world, it can come at a cost. Protect your hearing now so you don't pay the price later.

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Tinnitus Q+A with Dr. Ben Thompson
  • by Team EarPeace

Tinnitus Q+A with Dr. Ben Thompson

During the pandemic, Dr. Ben Thompson took a new approach to specialized tinnitus treatment from home. Read our Q+A to learn more about tinnitus and ways to manage treatment no matter where you are. 

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Time to Ride: How to get back on the road after a long Winter
  • by Team EarPeace

Time to Ride: How to get back on the road after a long Winter

Spring is here & it's time to roll your ride out from the garage. But first, follow these tips to get back on the road safely.

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The Emerging Link Between COVID-19 and Tinnitus
  • by Reina Josslyn

The Emerging Link Between COVID-19 and Tinnitus

The potential link between COVID-19 and tinnitus has already been covered in a blog post here on EarPeace, and recent studies on the topic elucidate this connection further. 

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World Autism Awareness Day: How to Manage Sensitivity to Sound
  • by Team EarPeace

World Autism Awareness Day: How to Manage Sensitivity to Sound

Sensory processing varies from person to person, and while each case is unique, many people with autism experience difficulty processing sound. We talked to Emily Murray, MOT, OTR/L & Diane Berger, MA, BCBA, Director of the Berger Learning Group on World Autism Awareness Day to learn more. 

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My Suzuki DR650 takes on the Dirtbag Challenge
  • by Gabe Ets-Hokin

My Suzuki DR650 takes on the Dirtbag Challenge

San Francisco Bay Area motorcyclists who want to build their dream bikes on a budget have turned to the Dirtbag Challenge for inspiration. Our friend & moto expert, Gabe Ets-Hokin, walks us through how he made an old DR650 into a slightly better-looking DR650.

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New Beginnings at SXSW, Again
  • by Jay Clark

New Beginnings at SXSW, Again

It's been 11 years since EarPeace launched at South by Southwest in 2010. In honor of this year's virtual event, we're reminiscing on the festival's pivotal role in our origin story.

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How to Collaborate When Everyone is Home
  • by Michael Tedder

How to Collaborate When Everyone is Home

Since we're all stuck at home, there's been no way for musicians to safely get in a room with bandmates and collaborators. But there are other options for those missing real-time jam sessions.

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