But do we really need to give up sad music to heal? Does continuing to listen only perpetuate our current mood? What do the ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...

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 ...

Raise your hand if you often find yourself in need of a good cry. Okay, all of us? Now raise it even higher if you like to lean into those feelings by throwing on a masterfully crafted playlist full ...

In the ’90s, if you heard a sad song on the radio, there was a good chance it was written by a grunge artist. “Jeremy,” “Poly,” “Fell on Black Days,” these were all tracks from Pacific Northwest bands ...

Listening to sad music may have a positive impact on mental well-being and feelings of connection, according to a recent study. Contrary to the belief that sad music dampens the mood, researchers ...

Why do we gravitate towards sad music? I sit in bed late at night after a hard day and scroll through my Spotify, deciding ...

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 ...

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 ...

Soul Asylum once suggested that sad people might start a company called Frustrated Incorporated. Misery loves company, they say. The band critiqued how sadness was getting packaged and sold in the ...

Dating these days happens at a faster pace and with heightened emotions. Several melancholy ballads nominated for Grammys seem to reflect that. By Sadiba Hasan The slew of emotions that comes with a ...

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 ...