The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, unity and general well wishes. But let's face it: for most people it's impossible to be merry and bright 100 percent of the time. For as happy of a ...

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 ...

And so what they think is sad is not what we think is sad.” However, when it comes to modern music culture in the United States, artists like Bridgers utilize certain techniques like string ...

Why do we enjoy songs that make us cry? It seems like the more heartbreaking the song, the more we love it. Even if a song could win the prize for Most Annoying Musical Endeavor Ever, (“Having My Baby ...

Kameron Marlowe is going against the grain. While artists are releasing party anthems and feel-good tunes, Marlowe is offering Sad Songs for the Soul—ten songs that dive deep into heartbreak and ...

While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up feelings of grief, loss or sorrow. There are plenty of joyful Christmas tracks to listen to when you’re feeling upbeat and joyful, ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

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 ...