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What Differentiates Human Drummers From Machines? Fractals.

A pair of studies shows human musicians make errors that form fractal patterns, which appeal to the listener.

6 Famous Jingles by Barry Manilow

Even if you're not a Fanilow, you've almost certainly gotten some of Barry Manilow's handiwork stuck in your head.

A History of McDonald's Hip-Hop TV Ads: mcdonalds.hiphop

Rapping McNugget MCs, breakdancing Ronald, and tons more.

The Musicians Who Scared the Soviet Union in the '80s

In 1985, the Soviet propaganda machine accused Western bands of spreading racism, homosexuality, and anti-Soviet myths.

9 Major Awards Whose Owners Sold Them Off For Cold Hard Cash

Oscars and NBA championship rings can fetch high prices at auction.

15 Pop Songs That Stalled At Number Two

A little love for some great songs that never quite topped the chart.

15 Perfectly Safe Things That Were Once Considered Dangerous

Lots of stuff is more dangerous than we realized. But some things people once considered dangerous aren't harmful at all.

Man Listens to ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' for 5 Hours, Survives

"You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your liiiiiife!" (DO NOT ATTEMPT.)

Science Proves the Supreme Power of Bassists

Humans are better at following a rhythm when it's low pitched.

15 Rocking Facts about the Gibson Les Paul

One hundred years ago today, Lester Polsfuss was born in Wisconsin.

The Lord of the Rings—Starring The Beatles?

John Lennon was set on making a Fab Four Fellowship happen.

15 Electrifying Facts About the Fender Stratocaster

More than six decades after its introduction, the Fender Stratocaster is still one of rock 'n' roll’s most iconic electric guitars. Here’s everything you need to know about the beloved Strat.

5 Sounds You Probably Can't Hear

Think you have perfect hearing? There are still plenty of sounds in the world that you can’t detect.

You Can Be Taught Perfect Pitch—Even as an Adult

Nonmusical adults can be taught to identify notes—especially if they have good memories.

"Puff, The Magic Dragon" Restaurant Chain is in the Works

If the company that created the Rainforest Cafe has its way, you could soon be eating in a "Puff, The Magic Dragon"-themed restaurant.

The '60s Housewife Who Couldn't Sing—But Landed on the Billboard Charts Anyway

How the Wu-Tang Clan Is Helping One Brewer Make Beer

10 Musicians Who Have Also Written Comic Books

This Computer Program Can Write Its Own Rap Lyrics

In 1954, Bill Haley and His Comets rocked around the clock—and changed the course of rock history.

When Bill Haley and His Comets Started A Rock 'n' Roll Revolution

Bill Haley & His Comets’s "(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" might not have been the first rock ‘n’ roll song, but it’s widely regarded as the song that brought rock to the mainstream.

15 Celebrities Who Sang A Cappella In School

The First Year of 11 Major Music Festivals

Just a few decades ago, most of today’s biggest fests either didn’t exist or were barely recognizable compared to the cultural monoliths they are today.

‘80s Music is Boring, According to Science

Most debates about pop music may be entirely subjective, but Matthias Mauch, an engineer at Queen Mary University of London, decided to take a more scientific approach to the subject.

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