Upbeat songs trigger exciting memories while more mellow tunes evoke recollections of romance and sad times, according to new research. A piece of music's energy level and mood impact the memories it ...

One Direction capture the essence of fame and the notion of carpe diem in the title track from their new album. It's a big, huge, '80s rock-influenced anthem and the accompanying lyrics are as ...

Just a few chords from a song can instantly transport you back to a loved one’s funeral or your graduation day. This demonstrates that music is far more than mere background noise; it serves as a ...

Music and memory often go hand in hand, bringing the past back to life. But you don't have to hear the song itself. Simply seeing the title, lyrics, or a picture of the artist is enough to launch the ...

The childhood songs stuck in your head are actually protecting your memory Remember singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” ...

In the energetic spy adventure, music helps a shy novelist remember who she actually is. There’s some science to how music triggers memories. “Argylle,” a romantic spy movie from “Kingsman” director ...

If the song "It's a Small World" has ever driven you bananas, then you've got an idea where this story is going. We've all had tunes stuck in our heads. Some of them remind us of childhood friends, ...

The relationship between music and memory is powerful. Music evokes powerful emotions that then bring back memories. When we listen to a piece of music from years ago, we seem to travel back to that ...