Researchers found that lyrics in each of five popular music genres were becoming more repetitive and charged with negative emotions. Desi Mendoza via Wikimedia Commons In recent years, the growing ...

When comparing today’s hit tunes with the top 40 of past decades, strong opinions are never in short supply. Every generation seems to lament its successor’s musical tastes and listening habits.

Taylor Swift has proven many times in her songwriting that she is capable of telling a story. No matter if it’s a personal love story or a fictional tale, Swift evokes many emotions through her ...

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