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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 ...

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 ...

May 13, 2026 • Featuring new songs and beloved classics, the stadium-sized rock band shrinks down its outsized sound without losing any urgency or oomph.

May 14, 2026 • Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow ...

Long before streaming platforms, short-form algorithms, and industry-backed playlists pushed Arabic hip-hop toward mainstream visibility, rap… ...

By Walden Green May 14, 2026 Jane Remover Drops Surprise New Album as Leroy Status Update Music boasts track titles such as “XO Tour Llif3” (no relation to the Lil Uzi Vert song) and “Love.Angel.Music ...

Nathan and Deb unveil this week's Breaking Artist, hardcore trio Show Me The Body.

Shanequa and Calum take a first look at how the UK's new Official Chart is shaping up.

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Discover Music The Current highlights the best in new music and groundbreaking musicians who still inspire with Song of the Day, Album of the Week, The Scouting Report for the best new Minnesota music ...