Arts & Culture Staff Writer Amelie Galbraith argues that sad music offers connection, comfort, and emotional honesty in a ...

Ten days after XXXTentacion was shot and killed in a suspected robbery, his music continues to live on Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Ten days after XXXTentacion ...

Does anyone else need a minute? After catching up with all the winners of the 2024 Grammy's, we're re-entering our ‘sad girl music’ era – and we're not mad about it. One of the biggest winners of the ...

We all know the powerful effect that music can have on mood. You might be feeling rather chirpy, but then a tear-jerker comes on the car radio and you arrive home feeling morose. For most of us, these ...

Music is a part of every culture around the world. In fact, the ability to appreciate music is built into our brains, suggesting music has an evolutionary function. Many music studies look at the long ...

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?

Halsey's lyrics to her latest single "You Should Be Sad" bring all of the feels. The new song shows the singer's country side. The track features an acoustic guitar and a country twang in her vocals.

The effects of music on the psyche tantalize many. Why does a certain song make you feel good or not so good? Not so long ago, I wrote about a study that attempted to define the 10 most uplifting ...

Music has a powerful effect on emotions, shaping our moods and even influencing mental well-being . While upbeat tunes bring joy, many people find themselves drawn to sad songs . But why do we ...

It turns out there's a reason why sad people listen to sad music: it makes them feel better. According to a new study, sad songs evoke complex emotional reactions that lead to a feelings of relief and ...

There’s a new unexpected influencer taking over TikTok, and people are finding him to be a taste of reality on the platform. TikTok account @wonkygarfield features videos of a sad-looking Garfield cat ...