The Art of Earworms

Have you guys ever had a specific yet extremely random song that would continuously loop in your head while doing everyday tasks?  Figure 1: My constant repeats from an artist, Bruno Major Well, me too! Spotify has told me in the past about which artists I have looped the most, as shown here. Whether I’m…

The Impact of Romantic Era Classical Music

Current romantic composers have been trending recently on social media platforms. Whether it’s Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, or Chopin’s Ballade No. 1, there has always been a notable climax, the sweet peak spot of the entire piece that always grabs the attention of many viewers.  Figure 1: On TikTok, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No….

Lillian Liao

Hello! I’m Lillian Liao, and I’m from Houston, Texas. I plan on studying NBB and Psychology on a pre-med track. In my free time, I love doing arts and crafts, my favorites including floral arranging and pottery! I also enjoy playing the viola and listening to music while running mindless errands. Arts on the Brain…