You're humming along to a song you just heard on the radio, or maybe a jingle from an old commercial. Then, silence falls, but the music plays on... in your head. Welcome to the universal experience ...

Like a good cup of espresso, music is a sensory experience that can stick with you long after it’s gone. Music doesn’t even need to be played out loud. Perhaps even reading the word “espresso” put ...

Earworms, those catchy snippets of music that loop in our minds, are a common experience for most people, especially music lovers. Factors like frequency of exposure and familiarity influence their ...

James Kellaris, a professor of marketing at the University of Cincinnati, coined the term "earworms" for those melodies that burrow into your head and won't leave. According to Kellaris, the key ...

The holidays are upon us. 'Tis the season for chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose — and getting songs like Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hopelessly ...

Researchers find these songs get stuck in your head. — -- From Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off," to Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," to “Mambo No 5,” to Rihanna's "Umbrella," they are the pop ...

It turns out that science is to blame. It all comes down to repetitive lyrics, harmonic dullness, and shrillness. Of course, the fact that many of the same holiday songs are played over and over again ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Welcome to Soundtrack Sunday, where a member of the PC Gamer team takes a look at a soundtrack ...

There are scientific reasons why earworms songs get stuck in your head—and some experts reveal exactly what to do about it. Here's what you should know. First, know you’re not alone. A study that ...