The power of music is mighty, and that's something that Metallica's James Hetfield wanted to convey during his recent guest appearance as part of the Little Kids Rock virtual benefit this past weekend ...

Bill Maher is looking to a good old-fashioned American pastime to help heal the nation. On Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, the comedian used the country music genre’s ever-evolving ...

Music preference refers to the extent to which a person likes a particular kind of music over another. Why do we like the music we do? Where do our music preferences come from? The following are some ...

When it comes to streaming music, artists are generally in two camps of thought. On the one side, some acts believe it is destroying the music industry and not generating enough money to help invest ...

Over the past five decades, James Bond has been thrilling audiences across the globe. The last 23 films feature stirring soundtracks with accompanying hit songs, that either subtly, or obviously ...

Music is remarkable in its ability to evoke profound emotions (chills and thrills) in listeners. We often describe pieces of music as sad, joyful, tender, or harsh. Most music listeners use emotional ...

Music is a part of every culture around the world. In fact, the ability to appreciate music is built into our brains, suggesting music has an evolutionary function. Many music studies look at the long ...

The University of Colorado Boulder is widely recognized for its commitment to sustainability—most often associated with protecting the environment. At the College of Music, that definition extends ...

People have long tried to use music as a tool to improve their abilities. Soldiers chanted songs when marching into battle, sailors sang songs on long voyages, and cloth makers sang when weaving. But ...