Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?

Have you ever had a song continue to loop in your brain no matter
how hard you tried to shake it? These “earworms” are more than just
an annoyance—they’re a phenomenon scientists have studied for
years. This episode dives into what makes certain melodies stick,
why some tunes are more persistent than others and what our
listeners shared as their most unforgettable earworms. Recommended
reading: How Do You Solve a Problem Like an Earworm?  Email us
at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or
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