The Parents Music Resource Center and its Battle Against Explicit Lyrics

Banning music is nothing new.  Parents, religious leaders and politicians have been trying to ban music which they deem inappropriate for centuries.  But it wasn’t until the 1980s that government initiated an authority for regulating music.  It was the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) and it was run by [...] Continue Reading…

Top 5 Love Song of All Time

The most common theme for song lyrics is (no surprise here) love.  Over the years, there have been uncountable love songs which express the undying affection towards someone, the pain of losing someone, and the power of love to heal – and that is just for starters!

 

If you are [...] Continue Reading…

When Should You Ban Explicit Music from Your Kids?

Being a parent often means walking a fine line between a guiding force and a tyrant.  Take explicit music as an example: do you let your kid listen to the music and hope that he doesn’t take it to heart, or do you completely ban the music and enforce [...] Continue Reading…

What Influence do Song Lyrics Have on Teens?

The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that teens 14-16 years old are listening to about 40 hours of music per week – or as much as a full time job.  And what are these songs that they are listening to?  According to a report by The Archives of Pediatrics [...] Continue Reading…

Scientists Decipher Where the Brain Processes Lyrics and Melody

A recent article in the New Scientist brings up an old debate amongst neurologists and music lovers: are music and lyrics processed together or are they considered separate aspects in the brain?

 

Most people probably don’t think too much about what is happening in their brains when they listen to [...] Continue Reading…