The human brain is an amazing thing. But I believe that this article is explaining more of a general phenomena of the brain, memorization through repetition. Pop music is just the journalistic hook.
I think the fact that most people can remember the key and melody of a song they've heard hundreds of times is no more remarkable than memorization of mathematical formulae for example.
I am glad that they touch on the fact that a lot of scientist do what many musicians who enter the popular era do. They do studies that will creat buzz and they can become the rock stars of their field.
I liked the article. Thanks
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