Why do songs replay in your mind with no off switch? A music psychologist explains earworm triggers, repetition, and ...

You got a song stuck in your head? Earworms are music and memory at work. Here's why we get them and how to get rid of them. You know that viral TikTok song that goes "oh no, oh no, oh no no no no"? I ...

Research suggests most people get earworms regularly – and they’re more common among people who listen to a lot of music. One ...

We've all had a tune linger in our heads for much longer than we'd like. Here's what, exactly, earworms are—and what you can do to get rid of them. As I write this, I have a Bob Seger song stuck in my ...

Like a good cup of espresso, music is a sensory experience that can stick with you long after it’s gone. Music doesn’t even need to be played out loud. Perhaps even reading the word “espresso” put ...

Waking to a catchy tune can lead to a frustrating day if the song plays on repeat in your head. A study of more than 12,000 people by the University of Helsinki found these irritating “earworms” ...

Researched and drafted by Faith Hochgesang, under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger, with additional editing by Drs. Daley and Ford When was the last time you went a whole day without hearing ...

If you've watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word "golden," what happens? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Pause and think about it for a moment. For ...

Emery Schubert receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Pause and think about it for a moment. For those unfamiliar, nothing will come to mind. But if you’ve heard the song of the same ...