# Music Messes With Your Brain While You Read | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-06T13:59:26+00:00
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## Resource

New research reveals that listening to music—even background tunes—triggers your brain to work harder, activating extra cognitive resources that make reading and absorbing information more difficult. This effect holds true across all music genres, from classical to pop, proving your brain is literally multitasking. The study suggests why you keep rereading the same sentence with headphones on: your brain is juggling auditory input alongside text. Experts are now exploring whether volume or music complexity affects distraction levels, urging us to rethink our study habits and maybe go quiet for deeper focus. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78be58ab73492a37

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