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

Every Top 40 hit in 1965 was in a major key and had a fast tempo. In 2009, more than half of the Top 40 songs were in a minor key. Has there been... Why We're Happy Being Sad: Pop's Emotional ...

Isabella Kensington appreciates the science of a good, sad pop song—neuroscience, specifically. I meet the British-American singer-songwriter at East Village institution Veselka, the legendary ...

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 ...

Tiny violin covers of sad anime, video game, and pop songs. Includes Coldplay, Adele, Minecraft, Naruto, and more!

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preference is a serious wellness booster. If you were to ask ...

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 such as: “Why am ...

“Sadness,” says Singer Carmen McRae, “is more realistic than happiness. Everybody has had at least one unhappy affair of the heart. When I sing the sad love songs, that’s when I really get down to ...