“Our goal was to build a clear mathematical bridge between abstract algebra and the experience of listening to music,” said study co-author Olga Ibragimova. “When we think of melodies as shapes we can ...

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...

Ken Anderson's "Mr. Kennedy" WWE theme was memorable and quickly caught the attention of the audience while still being catchy. However, when it comes to his TNA theme, Anderson expresses that a lot ...

The Kan public broadcaster says it has received around 200 song submissions for the upcoming Eurovision, and will now work to select one for Noam Bettan to sing at the competition in Vienna in May.

With a handful of CMA and ACM Awards under his belt, Cody Johnson knows a thing or two about selecting songs to attach his name to. Like many singers in the genre, the Texas native not only writes his ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we’re transported directly to the festive season. Why is it ...

When they were approached to write a song for F1, songwriters Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin were excited to create something as energetic and high octane as the film itself. “Jerry [Bruckheimer] and ...

It’s the first week of December. If you don’t already have the Christmas tunes blasting in the office, what are you waiting for? The debate over listening to music while at work, however, often ...

Emery Schubert receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Pause and think about it for a moment. For those unfamiliar, nothing will come to mind. But if you’ve heard the song of the same ...