Can Will Butler’s ‘Disco Town Halls’ Save America?
The Arcade Fire star is using the tour to re-invigorate local politics, one town at a time.
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The Brains of Jazz and Classical Musicians Respond Differently to Surprising Sounds
The way we mentally process the unexpected may be a key to creativity.
Christmas Carols Are the Purest Expression of Christmas. Why Save Them for December?
For me, Christmas Carols evoke hope in a way that Christmas itself never can.
The Criminal-Justice Data Behind Meek Mill’s Latest Prison Sentence
The rapper's experience with probation is far from unusual for ex-prisoners.
What to Do When You Accidentally Book a White-Supremacist Band
Even as anti-racist activists work to deny them a platform, white-supremacist bands continue to play shows.
A New Theory as to Why We Love Sad Music
New research finds it stimulates a pleasant form of mind-wandering.
Musicians Have Superior Memories
A new meta-study finds they out-perform non-musicians on memory tasks, including the critical ability to retain and process information.
Fear and the Future of Live Music
The very things that make outdoor concerts so special—freedom, escape, intimacy with strangers—are the first things that the terrorist tries to take away.
A Revealing New Look at Whitney Houston
A new documentary explores the full range of the singer's artistry—the full-throated pop and the smooth R&B—and, in turn, how it shaped her balancing act of a life.
Choral Singing Boosts Mindfulness
New research points to one reason joining a choir boosts mental health.