Last summer, I took my niece shopping at an urban clothing store in New York City. While she shopped, I couldn’t help but notice the music blaring on the store’s speaker system—it left my ears ringing ...

“Are you multitasking if you’re listening to background music?” This is one of the first questions I usually get after making my conquer cyberoverload presentations. As research consistently shows, ...

I spent much of my youth in sprawling record stores, drifting through aisles marked by signs that said things like rock, R&B, hip-hop, and—it was the ’90s—alternative. Anyone who grew up in or near a ...

Listening to music while carrying out certain tasks (like reading or driving) that require continued attention is common. Research shows that background music improves concentration (Mendes et al., ...

A lot of young adults reported listening to background music while completing different tasks. However, one segment did so more frequently. Everyone has different habits. Some people prefer to have ...

It’s 25 years since Talk Talk released their masterpiece Spirit of Eden. In this classic Q interview – taken from Rock’s Backpages, the home of music writing – they discuss the making of the album, ...

Adding background music to your videos in iMovie can significantly enhance their appeal, making them more engaging and professional. Perfectly setting the mood, enhancing the visuals, and making the ...