Think about a song that’s gotten stuck in your head. Maybe it’s Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby,” the State Farm theme song, “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked,” or Taylor Swift’s new song “The Fate of ...

The track, nominated for an MTV VMA in 2002, is bright, punchy, and inescapable. 25 years later, "The Middle," featured on ...

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 ...

Research suggests most people get earworms regularly – and they’re more common among people who listen to a lot of music. One ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ever had a song stuck in your head, but haven’t been able to ...

“I hate this song! Why won’t it stop playing in my head?” Earworms can be maddening—those songs that get stuck, playing over and over in your head. They can be commercial jingles (some of the worst ...

A quirky lollipop launched at CES 2026 uses bone-conduction tech to play music directly in your head as you bite it.

Researched and drafted by Faith Hochgesang, under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Kensinger, with additional editing by Drs. Daley and Ford When was the last time you went a whole day without hearing ...