Most of us can agree on what makes a song sound sad, but apparently, science says listening to one can also generate a ...

Arts & Culture Staff Writer Amelie Galbraith argues that sad music offers connection, comfort, and emotional honesty in a ...

Who says classic country heartbreak is a thing of the long-ago past? While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more than ...

When you're in the mood for a gut-wrenching cry and need to pick the song to act as the soundtrack, country music is the place to turn to. Whether you're coping with heartbreak, the loss of someone ...

Songwriters often approach universal topics in different ways. For example, love songs can be found across multiple genres. The same is true for songs about death. Countless singers and songwriters ...

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

I was surprised that my favorite music streaming service has a playlist called Sad Songs. I wondered: Why would anyone want to listen to a bunch of sad songs? I assumed that sad songs make you sad, ...