A letter to a lost love allegedly inspired David Bowie to create one of the most heart-wrenching songs of his career.

Nigerian music is known for joy, rhythm, and fast beats. Party anthems mostly dominate our charts, and even songs about ...

Newcastle (UK)-based indie artist Melanie Baker has signed to Tambourhinoceros and today unveils her new single “Sad Clown”.

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

Bob Vylan is one of the recent targets of backlash for speaking out against the genocide happening in Palestine. Ironically? Terrifyingly? Pathetically? some people are reacting to their protest ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Listening to sad music can make you feel connected and ...

Severity of motion sickness depends on your car playlist. Which type of music you listen to can either improve or worsen the symptoms. Car rides and music go hand in hand, whether blasting from the ...

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 ...

Listening to sad music after a breakup may prolong distress in neurotic individuals Using music in an adaptive way supports recovery, while rumination with music can do harm Understanding your ...

Meanwhile, sad music could do the opposite, amplifying negative emotions and increasing discomfort. A 2022 brainwave study demonstrated that motion sickness is associated with stronger alpha and theta ...