You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

Smith plays guitar on “Waiting for the Phone Call,” the comeback single from his longtime tourmates, who will tour Europe in ...

The kind of music you listen to can vary from day to day but there is one thing that is certain: Sometimes, a good "sad girl" tune really can make you feel seen. Part of the joy of finding the right ...

Are we intentionally making ourselves feel worse by listening to sad music? Studies show that the reason we always go back to ...

Sadness is a primary emotion that is expressed and perceived equally across cultures. Basic emotions such as anger, happiness, and sadness are innate and universal. Understanding basic emotions in ...

The phenomenon of finding pleasure in melancholic melodies has puzzled scientists and music lovers for centuries. When we listen to sorrowful songs, our brains undergo fascinating neurochemical ...

There is no mystery to feeling sad when you are faced with disappointment, loss, or stressful situations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census Bureau began sending weekly questionnaires to over ...

Amber Bain will release her latest album as the Japanese House this summer. Touching down in June, In The End It Always Does has collaborations with the 1975’s Matty Healy and George Daniel, MUNA’s ...

The Twilight Sad are back with “Waiting for a Call,” their first new music in seven years, which is out now via Mogwai’s Rock ...