Why do we like "Demons" by Imagine Dragons? In this episode, we take a look at how the melody focuses on false sequences to create a sense of relative novelty, and how relative novelty makes a song more memorable. You can find the full transcript for this episode, references, and a link to hear the song at SongAppealOfficial.com/Demons. You can help support this show on Patreon at Patreon.com/SongAppeal.

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