The Science Behind Why Music Gives You Chills
⏱ 2 min read
•
Lifestyle
•
👁 79
Page 1 of 5
1 It Triggers a Dopamine Rush
Brain scans show that musical chills activate the same dopamine pathways as food, sex, and drugs. Your brain literally rewards you for listening to certain songs. The anticipation of a favorite part releases dopamine before the part even plays.