In relation to Psychology Sensation & Perception, including some Neurocognitive Activities within the Sensing and Perceiving processes.
When a new song is released by Taylor Swift (for example) it is almost immediately embraced by her fans. It's new and yet it also sounds very familiar. Disregarding her voice and the particular lyrical content, what factors make a pop song released in the U.S. sound familiar to your ears? What role does the listener's musical knowledge and experience play in making something new sound familiar?