Nearly every decade and sub-genre of rock was represented, from Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" (1991) at #16 to Fleetwood ...

Sad songs bring us together. Here at Whiskey Riff, we often say "sad country songs make me happy," because they do. Of course, it's one thing to hurt your own feelings, but the connection you feel to ...

We can love a song despite it making us feel sad — and scientists don’t agree on why. Researchers have previously found that sad music might cause us to feel moved in an emotionally positive way, ...

People who come to therapy after experiencing a difficult breakup often mention that they have been turning to music as a source of emotional release. They sometimes ponder questions like: “Why am I ...

Source: David S. Soriano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Emotion, in particular sadness, has played an important role in art and music throughout human history and across human cultures. Music, ...

It’s not surprising that people enjoy upbeat songs like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” Meghan Trainor’s “It’s All About That Bass,” or the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” What' is surprising is the enduring ...

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 ...

Simon McCarthy-Jones receives funding from the Irish Research Council. He also likes Adele's music. Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its ...