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 ...

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 ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From pop and country, to alternative, rock and hip hop, music is something that can boost or uplift our mood, even music about breakups and loss. Arianna Galligher, who’s the ...

These songs remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, friendships broken, and life’s heavier moments. Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes ...

(CNN) - It’s a big day for Swifties everywhere. Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated new album “The Tortured Poets Department” dropped Friday. And with song titles like “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” ...