Your Brain on Music: How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion and More

Music has a way of finding us wherever we are. A familiar melody can bring back a long-forgotten memory, change our mood in an instant, get our feet moving,…

Music has a way of finding us wherever we are. A familiar melody can bring back a long-forgotten memory, change our mood in an instant, get our feet moving, or make us feel unexpectedly connected to the people around us. But what is actually happening inside the brain when we hear the music we love? Here’s a fascinating look at the science behind our remarkable response to music, from memory and emotion to stress, movement, connection and more. You may never listen to your fa