New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

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June 2, 2026 • The best new tracks of the week include a raging, dance floor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien ...

Journey through Musical Storyland, where children’s favourite fairy tales and traditional folktales are re-imagined with magical music performed by musicians of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Sun, ...

Music performance is a natural and ubiquitous human skill that requires specific and unique types of control over motor systems and perception. Current knowledge about sensory–motor interactions is ...

Arthur Russell and Ernie Brooks’ late-’70s rock group has been rendered a historical footnote, but a new anthology captures the nervy brilliance of its guitar-driven new wave. Reissued with demos, ...

Make Key Stage 1 music for the classroom for children aged four to seven-years-old with Bring The Noise music maker Play It! Five reasons why everyone should have music in their lives Most of us come ...

The U.S. seized an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to three U.S. officials, as President Trump threatens to resume military strikes on Iran. The tanker, known as the ...

June 4, 2026 • No discussion of the midyear pop charts would be complete without a breakdown of contenders for the honorific "song of the summer." ...

Music is powerful. A good melody can instantly lift your mood, while poignant lyrics can give you strength when you're feeling down. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply someone who ...

Why do over half a million people flock to Graceland every year or fly across the world to see The Beatles’ instruments in person? Music fans are not only inspired by the songs of their favorite ...