Five songs so sad that you can't listen to them more than once, with entries by The Cure, The Smiths, Eric Clapton, Harry ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

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 ...

Grunge fans on Reddit named their go-to songs to listen to when they're sad. Fortunately, there's a pretty wide selection of grunge tracks to choose from when you find yourself in your feelings. One ...

We asked for your bummer driving songs and you all certainly delivered. These are our favorites out of your many, many submissions. Let's get weird. Eddie Rabbitt - “Drivin’ My Life Away” I'm no truck ...

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 ...

Listening to sad songs may seem like wallowing in pity, but a study to be published in the Journal of Aesthetic Education found that sad music can help people express their emotions, which in turn ...

Source: David S. Soriano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Emotion, in particular sadness, has played an important role in art and music throughout human history and across human cultures. Music, ...

Tune into these sad Christmas songs from some of your favorite artists, from Taylor Swift and Coldplay to Elvis Presley and more While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up ...

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 ...

While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up feelings of grief, loss or sorrow. There are plenty of joyful Christmas tracks to listen to when you’re feeling upbeat and joyful, ...