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, ...

I have a playlist called “I Heart Melancholy,” and I love listening to it so much it hurts. In a good way. And I know you know what I’m talking about, don’t you? Melancholy gets a bad rap. In music, ...

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 ...

Adele’s new album, “30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably ...

Get ready to jam – and cry it out. At Super Sad Song Show, the founders, Ashton Edminster and Piper Byers, aim to showcase local musicians’ most personal work. Edminster first conceived the idea for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...