Think about a song that’s gotten stuck in your head. Maybe it’s Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby,” the State Farm theme song, or, if you’ve already listened to Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a ...

Scientific studies claim that modern music has become simpler than ever before, both lyrically and musically. But are they measuring what really matters?

Ever had a song just...lodge itself in your brain? You're not alone! That's an earworm, and science has figured out why they happen. Researchers at the University of St Andrews developed a formula ...

Have you ever found yourself listening to the same song on repeat for hours, days, or even weeks? That magnetic pull to hit the replay button isn’t just a quirky habit, it’s rooted in neuroscience and ...

But there's little evidence that listening to the whole song will get rid of an earworm. Research suggests that listening to ...

Emery Schubert receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Pause and think about it for a moment. For those unfamiliar, nothing will come to mind. But if you’ve heard the song of the same ...

A song description like the “catchiest of all time” is always going to have a bit of hyperbole behind it, but a 1977 signature song by Queen is one notable exception. From television and film to ...

Have you ever noticed how a particular song can bring back a flood of memories? Maybe it’s the tune that was playing during your first dance or the anthem of a memorable road trip. People often think ...

We all want to be happy, but as we know, that’s not always possible. A particularly rough day on the job, an argument with a co-worker or boss, an important assignment that doesn’t go according to ...