Music is remarkable in its ability to evoke profound emotions — chills and thrills — in listeners. And being emotionally moved by music is an inherently pleasurable experience. Most music listeners ...

Some songs provoke an emotional response because of the way the brain is involved while perceiving music. In fact, music directly influences brain regions involved in emotional regulation, memory, and ...

Blues music and romance share an intimate relationship that has resonated through generations, making the genre the ultimate soundtrack for love’s complicated journey. From smoky nightclubs to quiet ...

Popular music includes countless love songs, and also a surprising number of songs about romantic breakups. Another category of songs has gone unnoticed: anti-breakup songs, with one or both partners ...