You Listen to That Sad Song Because It Makes You Happy
New research shows that sad songs actually create positive emotions.
Browsing Tag
Music
295 posts
Whither Cultural Critics?
With access to books, movies, and television more open than ever, and research showing that crowdsourcing leads to biases, cultural criticism needs to change.
The Psychology Behind Justin Bieber Urinating in a Mop Bucket
Why didn't the young pop star just relieve himself in a traditional receptacle?
Why You Keep Losing at Slot Machines
Canadian researchers report that the music and sound effects of slot machines help convey the illusion that you are winning.
Kenny Chesney’s Good-Time Cult of Authenticity
Patrick Michels visits Cowboys Stadium, where the nation's top-selling touring act was busy promoting a new line of rum.
To Stay Focused, Listen to Mozart
New research from Japan finds listening to a Mozart minuet helps people ignore extraneous information.
Free Music Is Better Because It’s Free
Free music has changed the way we consume music, but does it also affect the way we experience it?
Why Do Music Students Have Higher SAT Scores?
New research suggests the reason has more to do with the sort of student who decides to study music than any brain-boosting benefits of lessons.