That authenticity in songwriting led to some sad songs that will likely stand the test of time, and eventually become staples of country music's heartbreak catalog. In particular, the 2020s has ...

The lyrics to a sad song, if there are lyrics, often feature the normal triggers for feelings of sadness; the typical trigger is the loss of a person, a relationship, money, status, or even the ...

Sad music creates a sense of oneness, a kind of empathy in the listener, and empathy itself has a pleasurable aspect to it, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research suggests that listening to sad music ...

“Whenever I die, I really want to feel like I did something to help people with my sad songs, even though they’re sad songs,” says the singer-songwriter in a video call. This reflection is ...

If it weren't for sad love songs, country music just wouldn't be the same. Whether reliving sweet memories or bidding a bitter farewell, the saddest love songs are universal, sharing emotions to ...

If feeling sad is uncomfortable, why do we like listening to sad music? We do, because science has confirmed this fact. The University of New South Wales in Australia recently conducted a study of ...