What Makes Music Sound Commercial?

Almost everyone knows the experience of hearing a song for the first time and knowing it’s about to take over the world. This episode interrogates the idea of the hit record, and whether it’s a matter of collective psychology, indelible memory, both, or neither. To listen to all the songs discussed in this podcast, follow the official playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mm77r5SvEeQ6eOlq5AHCy?si=W9RbpIvCS5qx0kHhB7eXBA.

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