Ongoing History of New Music

Mind-Blowing Facts about Music, The Brain and the Body

August 26, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What happens when music meets neuroscience? This time, we take a fascinating trip inside the human brain to explore why music can make us dance, cry, smile, remember, and even get chills. From dopamine rushes and musical memory to live concert highs and the science behind your favourite songs, we uncover some of the weirdest and most amazing connections between music, the brain, and the body. And, you'll learn why certain songs hit so hard, why we can't resist a good groove, and what researchers are still discovering about the soundtrack of our lives. It's science, music, and plenty of mind-blowing facts all rolled into one episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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