In his research, Bonshor found that combining a major key, 7th chords, a 137 BPM, a strong beat, four beats in every bar and ...

We all want to be happy, but as we know, that’s not always possible. A particularly rough day on the job, an argument with a co-worker or boss, an important assignment that doesn’t go according to ...

It’s worth celebrating the happy moments and James Brown was able to put that sentiment into musical form. The voice of “Godfather of Soul” combined with brass instrumentals will put just the right ...

Michael Bonshor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

The official start of the summer season is just around the corner, and nothing goes together quite as well as country music and summer songs. Country has plenty of fun, upbeat summer songs that ...

But even while taste clearly plays a role in the ideal music for getting work done, research suggests it’s not the only factor. A parade of studies indicate that different types of music — or no music ...