MUSIC FOR THE MIND

8D audio is the new big thing on social media — we get to the bottom of what the hype is all about

- Words NIKITA SAWANT

Imagine you're cleansing your brain much like how you clean your teeth — a bit of floss going into each nook and cranny — except here, you're using music to declutter and reset your mind. The internet is calling it “brain flossing”, a technique that uses 8D audio that feels like it’s surrounding us on all sides, when it’s just pinging between the left and right ears. This multidimensional audio is said to activate both hemispheres of the brain, helping to generate clarity and calm the mind.

The Magic Of 8D

Clinical music therapist Aastha Luthra says, “8D audio enhances the listening experience by simulating sound movement around the head, creating an immersive, almost 3D effect through headphones. Mostly, traditional stereo or human control techniques are used for therapeutic interventions, but 8D music can trick the brain into sensing spatial depth. This heightened realism can soothe the brain, control and redefine emotions and stimulate neural pathways. The immersive quality can foster deeper emotional connection and dopamine levels.”

Music Therapy For The Win