The first chords of a favorite ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s song instantly evoke memories of youth, friends, or first loves. According to research published in Slate, brain imaging studies show that our ...

Nostalgia consists of the mixture of pleasure coming from the memory of something lived (e.g., childhood, relationships), and the pain caused by that event being gone forever. Students graduating from ...

Recently, I did something gloriously unhinged: I taught a Millennial Dance Party fitness class. We’re talking full video choreography to Britney Spears’s “Oops ...

When you hear a song from your youth—maybe a high school slow dance or a road trip anthem—you're not just reminiscing. You're lighting up key regions of your brain. "Music is deeply intertwined with ...

Children’s music in 2026 is blending nostalgic movie classics with a wave of fresh releases, reflecting both enduring favorites and evolving tastes. Iconic songs from films like The Lion King and ...

In the energetic spy adventure, music helps a shy novelist remember who she actually is. There’s some science to how music triggers memories. “Argylle,” a romantic spy movie from “Kingsman” director ...

Ten years later, the fun and peppy tune that plays as I design my own video game avatar still makes me want to do a little dance in my seat — it’s upbeat, the perfect vibe for the opening of XSEED’s ...

Every child in the 90s was singing the nostalgic lyrics of “Genie In A Bottle” by Christina Aguilera without understanding the meaning of those somewhat vulgar lyrics. A lot of songs in the 90s were ...

Here's why you feel so much calmer after jamming to throwback tunes—and how to use them when your brain needs a break Recently, I did something gloriously unhinged: I taught a Millennial Dance Party ...