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. Is it possible for algorithms to uncover the formula for pop success? Once the analysis is complete, Armand collaborates with renowned producer Trevor Horn. Together, they employ machine-learning methods to transform a track by independent artist Nike Jemiyo into a possible hit.