Economics ROCK STAR! (Brought to You by HUGE ADVERTISER!) A Miller-McCune interview with Bethany Klein of the University of Leeds, who's researching the increasingly close relationship between pop music and Madison Avenue. Matt Palmquist
Social Justice All You Need is Loving Lyrics Are you feeling charitable today? The answer may depend upon the contents of your iPod. Tom Jacobs
Environment Do They Take Their Brollies With Them? The Cocktail Napkin: A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebrow or a painful grin. Miller-McCune Staff
Social Justice Drug Use Glamorized in Rap Lyrics References to illegal drug use in rap music have increased dramatically over the past two decades, according to a new study. Tom Jacobs
Environment The Musician’s Brain Two new MRI studies provide insights into how music is processed in the brain and clues to the underlying structure of the creative process. Tom Jacobs