David Byrne has just released an updated version of his book How Music Works (“I wrote a new chapter on the latest developments in music discovery—the music we hear is largely determined by ...

YouTube is packed with “How do I…” and “How did they…” channels. SEO masterminds chase Google glory on basic questions like “How to change a tire.” Lifestyle gurus explain how to change your life.

Movies have a way of making us laugh, cry, or hold our breath in suspense. Music is a big part of why this happens. A soft ...

At 250 pages, John Powell’s new book How Music Works first struck me as a bit slim. The music theory books I have glanced at (and passed over) have generally been thick, 800-word tomes—printed in the ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Though string instruments like violins, violas, cellos, and double basses are best known for playing ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before electronic music became an umbrella category for a distinct ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Why do some songs send chills down your spine or give you goosebumps? We explore the science of how music induces awe — and how that affects our ...

The integration becomes a true utility tool. When ChatGPT generates a playlist or finds a song you like, you can tap the “+” button to add it directly to your Apple Music Library. Suggestions ...

Don’t let the craze surrounding Spotify Wrapped fool you — Apple Music users get their own version of the year-end wrap up, too, and it comes with a feature that might make the results even more ...

Scientists are gradually understanding more about how and when music therapy works. One of the known uses of music in therapy is for Alzheimer’s and dementia therapy, where listening to music can help ...

Rodney Harmon of Floyd County, Virginia, has been flatfooting for 60 years, but never had he danced in a health clinic. He can thank Joe Smiddy for the pleasure. Smiddy, an allegedly “retired” ...

On the final editing page, Instagram now shows an “Add music” option. Tap on it to attach background audio to your carousel.