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 ...

Three Song Stories is an exploration of the power music has to connect us to times, places, people, and emotions from our lives. The show brings out the guests’ personalities, and personal histories, ...

May 8, 2026 • MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...