The haunting melodies that bring tears to our eyes and the disorganized thoughts that characterize psychosis might seem worlds apart. Yet emerging research suggests these disparate experiences may ...

That favorite song? It’s not just catchy, it’s changing your brain. Music doesn’t just tickle your ears; it rewires your brain almost instantly. Experts explain that the effects of music are fast, ...

Music listening is a ubiquitous and constant phenomenon in our lives. This desire is driven by music’s core effects on motivation, pleasure, and social connection. These effects promote health and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eva Amsen writes about the overlap of science and art Sep 03, 2025, 10:29am EDT Music, what can’t it do? Listening to music ...

Music’s ability to evoke memories is well-known anecdotally, but research has also shed light on this phenomenon. Music represents one of the greatest pillars of art, being a perfect mix of skill, ...

Generative artificial intelligence is changing how music is created, experienced, and understood—especially in film and video. A new study asks a bold question: Can music made by machines move people ...