Opinion – Research re Music: Trump’s Music Break May Turn More Voters Than You Think

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By Mark Harvey, The Hill | Not meant to be political: I’m putting this article in because it has some... Read More → Opinion – Research re Music: Trump’s Music Break May Turn More Voters Than You Think

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Is It Bad to Listen to Music All the Time? Here’s How Tunes Can Help or Harm

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By Jillian Hubertz, Purdue University, The Conversation | Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages.... Read More → Is It Bad to Listen to Music All the Time? Here’s How Tunes Can Help or Harm

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The Psychology Behind Why Live Music Makes Us So Emotional  

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By Sarah-Louise Kelly, HuffPost UK | Whenever I go to a gig with friends, they make bets on how many times I... Read More → The Psychology Behind Why Live Music Makes Us So Emotional  

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Bands are Dying. Why? We Dig into the Data

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Photo: Johnny O Band | Story by Andy Price, Music Radar | They were once the linchpins of the music industry,... Read More → Bands are Dying. Why? We Dig into the Data

Prince’s Iconic While My Guitar Gently Weeps Solo Was an “act of revenge” for Being Left off Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists List

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By Matt Owen, Guitar World | A documentary that may never be released has shed new light on Prince’s... Read More → Prince’s Iconic While My Guitar Gently Weeps Solo Was an “act of revenge” for Being Left off Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists List

Everything You Need to Know About Music Therapy // Why Children Need Music Education

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Story by Stars Insider | Music therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses a person’s responses and... Read More → Everything You Need to Know About Music Therapy // Why Children Need Music Education

20 Essential Songs That Journey Through Black Experience

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COMBO Editor: These songs are stirring, thought provoking, and deal with the world’s treatment of... Read More → 20 Essential Songs That Journey Through Black Experience

Science Says: Musicianship has Cognitive Benefits and May Reduce Depression, Too

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Photo: COMBO member Michelle Castillo – who makes beautiful music! | Story by Wade Wainio, FanSided |... Read More → Science Says: Musicianship has Cognitive Benefits and May Reduce Depression, Too

When Taylor Swift Came to the Office: How the Tiny Desk Concert Became Pop’s Biggest Stage

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Story by Guy Kelly, The Telegraph | The handful of stages that almost all musicians hope to grace one day is... Read More → When Taylor Swift Came to the Office: How the Tiny Desk Concert Became Pop’s Biggest Stage

Here’s a Little Music History: Who Was Bert Berns

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Photo: Bert Berns | Chances are that you’ve never heard of a man named Bert Berns. But most likely you... Read More → Here’s a Little Music History: Who Was Bert Berns

Can Too Much Music be Bad for Your Mental Health?

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By Britney Heimuli, Deseret News | Utah’s oldest independent vinyl record shop, Randy’s Record Store, is... Read More → Can Too Much Music be Bad for Your Mental Health?

One Genre of Music Can Actually Aid Mental Health, But Only 28% of Americans Enjoy the Style

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Mozart! By Kieran Galpin, The Focus | Chinese scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have drawn an... Read More → One Genre of Music Can Actually Aid Mental Health, But Only 28% of Americans Enjoy the Style

Learning an Instrument Can Make You Smarter: Music’s Power on The Mind

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Photo: Baset, the best trumpet player in Afghanistan — ’cause he’s the ONLY one. Sadly. |... Read More → Learning an Instrument Can Make You Smarter: Music’s Power on The Mind

Duane Eddy’s Twang Remains One of Rock’n’Roll’s Greatest Sounds

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By Michael Hann, The Guardian | You could get the measure of Duane Eddy – who has died aged 86 – from a... Read More → Duane Eddy’s Twang Remains One of Rock’n’Roll’s Greatest Sounds

What’s the Song of the Summer? Let’s Do the Math

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By Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone | Declaring the song of the summer has always been and will forever be an... Read More → What’s the Song of the Summer? Let’s Do the Math

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