The last time indie hipsters decided to drop the singer and go instrumental, it meant resurrecting cheesy lounge music and culture: vibraphone, tiki lamps and rash-inducing polyester slacks. Itch no ...

Don’t you want to hear Justin Bieber sing about all those times you rained on his parade on days when it’s raining? Spotify understands, and while it already has a playlist for a rainy day, it’s now ...

The Austin-based background music company has just emerged out of bankruptcy, with a continuing appetite for the softer hits or ambient styles it provides. Meanwhile, some fans of the old Muzak still ...

Mood music is one of the largest growth segments of the industry. But as evidenced by recent digging into some of the genre’s most-streamed songs on Spotify, not all mood music is created equal. While ...

Music can motivate you, improve your mood, and help you relax. It can even help you focus so you can study or work. But different types of music can have different effects. Many people find music ...

The Beatles.. Photo: Getty Images. Illustration: Reagan Allen. Which is why I regularly write up studies I come across highlighting specific types of music for specific tasks, times of day, or ...

Music is more than just entertainment—it's a powerful tool that shapes our emotions, eases our stress, and even heals our hearts. From ancient chants to modern playlists, melodies have always held a ...