Anthony Pinter, an information scientist at CU Boulder, wants to know: What is your breakup song? “Everyone has a song,” said Pinter, assistant teaching professor in the ATLAS Institute. “I could play ...

It's a paradox: Love, reciprocated or unrequited, is one of pop music's most enduring subjects—but some of the best love songs ever written are breakup songs. And if you ask us, the best breakup songs ...

Breakups are never easy. But whether you got dumped, were cheated on, simply lost feelings, or walked away on good terms, music is always there for you. What better genre of music to comfort you ...

Some people react to possible romantic endings by playing their favorite breakup songs. The end of a treasured relationship is always difficult, but music can be soothing. Below I list more than 50 ...

For many, it seemed like Gotye came out of nowhere. The folksy, Australian indie-rock artist (né Wally de Backer) has captivated U.S. listeners with his irresistible, nuanced breakup song, “Somebody ...

Taylor Swift is known for writing exceptional breakup songs. The best examples in Swift's catalog include "Dear John," "Champagne Problems," and "All Too Well." Three songs from "The Tortured Poets ...

Popular music includes countless love songs, and also a surprising number of songs about romantic breakups. Another category of songs has gone unnoticed: anti-breakup songs, with one or both partners ...

Songs about boyfriends can help us better communicate our feelings to those we love. Underrated pop star Sara Bareilles once said, “I’m not going to write you a love song ’cause you asked for it,” but ...

The beauty of country music is its ability to convey a wide variety of emotions through the songs, including heartbreaking ones. These three songs from the 90s might be some of the saddest country ...