The Secret Science of Pop

Professor Armand Leroi, an expert in evolutionary biology, is convinced that data science has the power to revolutionize the pop music industry. He assembles a group of scientists and researchers to examine more than five decades of UK chart-topping music. The question they seek to answer is whether algorithms can uncover the formula for pop music success. Once they have their findings, Armand collaborates with renowned producer Trevor Horn. Together, they employ machine-learning methods to transform a track by independent artist Nike Jemiyo into a song with the potential to become a hit.