If you were to ask my friends to create a playlist for me, there would be a lot of slower tunes on the list. In fact, when I first met my current neighbor and we got around to talking about our music ...

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 ...

Grunge fans on Reddit named their go-to songs to listen to when they're sad. Fortunately, there's a pretty wide selection of grunge tracks to choose from when you find yourself in your feelings. One ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is no mystery to feeling sad when you are faced with disappointment, loss, or stressful situations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census Bureau began sending weekly questionnaires to over ...

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 ...

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 ...