Songs have gotten more repetitive and angrier since the 1980s, according to a new study, furthering research that suggested songs have gotten shorter, simpler and more negative over the years due to ...

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.

New research presented May 17 at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting examines trends in the way popular music reflects national trends in substance use and mental health. Because of ...

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