Music has a powerful effect on emotions, shaping our moods and even influencing mental well-being . While upbeat tunes bring ...

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 ...

Why do we enjoy songs that make us cry? It seems like the more heartbreaking the song, the more we love it. Even if a song could win the prize for Most Annoying Musical Endeavor Ever, (“Having My Baby ...

Dating these days happens at a faster pace and with heightened emotions. Several melancholy ballads nominated for Grammys seem to reflect that. By Sadiba Hasan The slew of emotions that comes with a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Country music covers a wide range of topics with lyrics that speak to the best of times and the hardest of times. While there are plenty of songs about love, drinking, dancing, and living life to the ...