It turns out that crying along to sad songs is guaranteed to make you feel better – so whack on that Adele album and settle in for a cleansing sob fest. A new study published in Scientific Reports ...

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

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

The people in your life are like seasons. They come and go. No matter what, nobody is truly with you forever. This phrase has been said a million times before, and it will be said a million times ...

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 ...

If you were to ask my friends to create a playlist for me, there would be a lot of slower tunes on the list. In fact, when I first met my current neighbor and we got around to talking about our 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 ...

Can you tell if a song is happy or sad within the first few seconds of hearing it? A recent scientific study confirms the long-held impression that, yes, the chordal composition of a tune is usually ...

Growing up is hell. Your body changes so quickly you can almost sense it happening. Your hormones trip off thoughts you can barely manage or understand. In adolescence, before we settle into the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – What’s the best way to improve a sad mood? It may be whatever skill you think you’re best at, a new study suggests. Think you’re good at mindfulness techniques? Then that may work ...