This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as 12 Famous Songs That Sampled Unexpected Sources.

That anvil drop in Metallica’s 1985 heavy metal hit “For Whom The Bell Tolls” might be the most legendary part of the whole song. At the beginning of the track, the sound of a “bell” tolling ushers in ...

In 2026, creators are embracing genres like PluggnB, authentic wildlife sound effects, and mood-driven nostalgic audio to enhance short-form video storytelling. These sound choices help boost ...

Music has a funny way of surprising us. Sometimes it's not the guitar solo or the vocal runs that stick with you. You know the ones. The tracks where you pause and think, what is that? That little ...

ElevenLabs is a leader in AI audio. Its tools, such as AI voice cloning, have achieved worldwide recognition. Today, the startup launched its AI Sound Effects tool to help creatives find the perfect ...

We looked for new music codes! We’ve all been waiting for the reintroduction of Boomboxes to Roblox and they’re finally here. Although they’ve been tweaked, they’re what we all love – a way to play ...

From the wet squelch of an alien creature to the crisp tip-tapping of a dance scene, filmic aural experiences are created by foley artists. These audio masters use their imagination and technical know ...