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·January 15, 2018·4 min read

‘Earworm Melodies with Strange Aspects’ – What Happens When AI Makes Music?

On January 12th, the first full length, main stream album co-written by artificial intelligence was released. Researchers belie the collaboration could lead to a brand new style of music composition.

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·July 12, 2016·2 min read

“Tuned In” To Emotional Teens

According to researchers, a new program helps teens to build emotional awareness with the help of music.

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·April 25, 2022·4 min read

“I Know This Song!” Evolutionary Keys to Musical Perception

The human ability to recognize patterns in pitch and tempo may emerge from pre-existing abilities in other species.

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·January 11, 2019·5 min read

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Researchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.

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·February 17, 2026·6 min read

40% of Musicians Suffer from Tinnitus and Auditory Distress

A meta-analysis of 28,000 musicians finds that over 40% suffer from tinnitus, with high rates of hearing loss and hyperacusis across all musical genres.

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·October 20, 2020·7 min read

A Fraction of a Second Is All You Need to Feel the Music

Our perception of musical timing is closely linked to the quality of the sound.

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·October 30, 2021·5 min read

A Rhythmic Approach to Music Therapy for Parkinson’s Patients

Musical therapy can help to improve fine motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·August 23, 2017·5 min read

A Song’s Structure Can Be Linked to Its Popularity

Researchers link the harmonic structure in pop songs to their ultimate popularity. Findings suggest unexpected chord changes when followed by predictable harmonies help make a song popular.

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·April 20, 2021·3 min read

A Study Finds Gender Bias in Music Recommendation Algorithms

Widely used music algorithms are more likely to recommend and select music by male artists, at the detriment of female musicians. A new study addresses gender disparities in music-based algorithms.

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·February 27, 2016·4 min read

Ability to Compose and Arrange Music May Be Genetically Determined

A new study suggests the ability to compose and arrange music might, in part, have a genetic component.

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·November 7, 2025·4 min read

Adaptive Music Tech Makes Workouts More Fun, Helps People Stay Active

Researchers have shown that adaptive music systems that adjust tempo and rhythm to match a user’s movement can make exercise significantly more enjoyable and motivating. These personalized interactive music systems use real-time data from wearables to keep music aligned with walking, cycling, or weightlifting intensity, helping users stay in rhythm and maintain effort.

This shows a teen boy working on a laptop while listening to music.

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·April 7, 2025·6 min read

ADHD and Music: Why Background Beats May Boost Study Focus

A new study explored whether young adults with ADHD are more likely to listen to background music during daily tasks. The survey, involving over 400 participants, found that individuals with ADHD prefer listening to music—especially stimulating music—while studying or playing sports.

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