The Matt Walker Podcast
The Matt Walker Podcast
Dr. Matt Walker
#152 - The Brain on Music
27 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Want to sleep better alongside others doing the same? Come join my Art of Sleep community: skool.com/art-of-sleep Exploring the profound link between the brain and music, Matt begins by tracing musical expression back 40,000 years to a vulture bone flute, arguing that music evolved as a "social glue" to foster group bonding. He explains the neurobiology behind this, noting how rhythm and melody trigger dopamine release and synchronize individuals, an effect measurable in concert audiences and...