Senior staff writer Anna Mammarelli argues that instrumental music boosts focus while lyrics distract and fuel cultural overstimulation.

After Iran's government cracked down on protests and shut off internet, people found new ways of connecting through music ...

On the 50th anniversary of Frederic Rzewski's "The People United," pianist Stephen Drury spoke with GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath about music and solidarity.

On the second day of the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma spoke about his initiative Sitar ...

Music can be a distraction from triggers and create a relaxing environment for dogs kept in kennels or left alone at home.

The rock musicians who walked away – or were pushed out – just before their bands exploded into global superstardom ...

Anatomy of an earworm Ever had a song just…lodge itself in your brain? You’re not alone! That’s an earworm, and science has ...

Reynolds’ weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the intersection of music and digital culture, separating shitpost genius from shitpassé lameness. This week, they ...

Listening to music at work can you stay focused, build creativity and block out distractions, scientists say, although for some tasks silence may be best.

This month, Gay City News takes a look at new releases by Troye Sivan and Beverly Glenn-Copeland.

The Grateful Dead drummer-percussionist honors his friend and bandmate of many years ...