Unlike today’s algorithms that guess songs based on previous enjoyment, this brain-reading approach knows what’s working now.

Neuroscientists are closing in on a striking idea: some brain cells appear to be tuned specifically to music, firing in patterns that let us anticipate the next note before it arrives. Instead of ...

In two separate studies, researchers learned more about the way that our brains respond to music. One study found that brain neurons synchronize with musical rhythms, while the other showed how ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

(CNN) — Music is a powerful summoner of memories. Hearing a favorite, familiar or “throwback” song can instantly transport you to another moment of your life, bringing back details in startling ...