How The Brain Teases Apart A Song's Words And Music
Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.
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Taylor Swift, Man
A dispute over ownership of her work continues as the pop superstar points out the many double standards she's been held to throughout her career.
Thundercat Is A Lovelorn Goofball In The Video For 'Dragonball Durag'
The latest video, from the young master of funk's forthcoming new album, finds him unlucky in love — until the titular headcovering intervenes.
David Roback, Mazzy Star Guitarist, Dead At 61
The musician was a prominent member of the 1980s "Paisley Underground" scene in his native LA before gaining commercial success with Mazzy Star in the early '90s.
Plácido Domingo Engaged In 'Inappropriate Activity,' Union Says
The American Guild of Musical Artists on Tuesday announced the conclusion of its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against opera megastar Placido Domingo.
Hear Phoebe Bridgers' First Solo Release In Almost Three Years, 'Garden Song'
Bridgers has been busy, releasing the collaborative projects boygenius and Better Oblivion Community Center. "Garden Song" is her first release since her 2017 debut, Stranger in the Alps.
Fallout After Union Makes Plácido Domingo Announcement; Another Accuser Comes Forward
The union representing opera performers said it had substantiated "inappropriate activity" by the famed singer. But its actions have angered accusers and caused rifts in its own governing body.
Union Says Plácido Domingo Engaged In 'Inappropriate Activity'
The statement from the American Guild of Musical Artists contained no details, although an Associated Press story did, reportedly prompting the withdrawal of a $500,000 settlement.
'Say Amen, Somebody' Restoration Unveils The Wonder Of The Gospel Pioneers
Almost 40 years since its cinematic release, a restoration brings this documentary featuring Thomas A. Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith back to life.
A Debut Album That Confronts Ingrained 'Expectations' With Emotional Clarity
Singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt grew up in a conservative Catholic family in Georgia. On her debut album, she sings about the pressure she felt growing up to hide her sexuality from her family.