New research led by Western Sydney University has found that perceptions of major and minor chords and melodies—what Western culture commonly thinks of as "happy music" and "sad music"—may not be ...

The singer is experiencing a new form of downward mobility—and she’s not alone.

Webster’s Dictionary defines appropriation as “the action of taking something for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission,” and Cambridge Dictionary’s definition of cultural ...

The streaming service's 2026 "Culture Next" report looks at how the next generation is showing up on the platform based on music, podcasts, playlists and more.

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. This warped reward system, by which musicians climb the streaming charts, can influence every aspect of a song, from the music ...

RAMPD, an organization of professional disabled musicians, will push for accessibility in the music industry, including adding visible ramps to awards show stages. By Laura Zornosa For the singer, ...