Sad songs can actually cause the release of a hormone in the body called prolactin. It's released when we feel true grief or ...

I love sad songs. Whether or not I am, in fact, sad in that moment, melancholy music has always struck a chord with me. Most of my all-time favorite records are late night, punch drunk confessionals: ...

This article is authored by Tara Venkatesan, honorary fellow, School of Advanced Studies, University of London.

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 ...

Need a good cry? In the mood to revel in your own misery? There are plenty of songs that make such an experience even worse! Though, we won’t judge you for indulging in a few heartbreaking songs if ...

Bob Dylan is the definitive singer/songwriter with a career that has spanned six decades and hundreds of songwriting credits. Poetic, introspective, and experimental, his lyrics are held close to the ...

When Daniel imagines that everything is singing a sad song with him, he feels better. When Daniel imagines that everything is singing a sad song with him, it makes him feel better.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: YouTube/The Beatles Picture this scenario: one day in the summer of 1968 you sit down and ...

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song. They learned to draw fans with a gripping narrative — and often, that made already sad ...

Who says men don't talk about their feelings? These 21 all-time-great country songs by men are some of the most devastatingly sad songs that the genre has to offer. These ballads are perfect ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?