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Music News 

If you’ll be heading back to the office again, will the boss allow music?

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Music at Work, Productivity

Study after study shows that listening to music at work increases employee satisfaction and productivity. Yet so many workplaces won’t

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Why you should listen to music at work

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music at Work, Productivity

Listening to the radio at work right now? That’s good. A study out of the University of Illinois said that

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

What’s the best music for study and boosting mental productivity? Let’s find out.

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Neuroplasticity, Productivity, Study

As we hurtle towards the end of the years, students are faced with end-of-term assignments and exams. What’s the best

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This is what listening to music does to your brain while you work

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Learning, Music, Productivity

Most places of business allow employees to listen to music at work because it can promote wellbeing, productivity, and concentration.

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Music Streaming Habits of Extremely Successful People

November 27, 2014November 26, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music at Work, Productivity, Streaming Music Services

Do you listen to music while you work? Forbes takes a look at the kind of music very successful people

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How Much Did “Gangnam Style” Ruin the World Economy?

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Economist, Gangnam Style, Productivity, Psy

I love stories like this. As I write this, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” has been viewed on YouTube exactly 2,005,437,820 times.  The

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