This week marks Scott Joplin’s 156th birthday. Before jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, or hip hop, Joplin launched the defining American sound of the early 20 th century, ragtime, which formed the basis of all ...

Senior staff writer Anna Mammarelli argues that instrumental music boosts focus while lyrics distract and fuel cultural overstimulation.

Man listening music and using a phone while sitting on stairs outdoors. Walk into any classroom today, and chances are you’ll see students with earbuds in their pockets or playlists open on their ...