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; ...

Music can heal you in many ways, but nothing comes close to the salve of sad songs when you’re at your lowest. Imagine Emma, who comes home after a long and stressful day at work, dealing with tight ...

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 ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

“Sadness,” says Singer Carmen McRae, “is more realistic than happiness. Everybody has had at least one unhappy affair of the heart. When I sing the sad love songs, that’s when I really get down to ...

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preference is a serious wellness booster. If you were to ask ...

Rihanna released her last studio album on January 28, 2016. This makes Whitney, and many others, “sad.” So, Whitney released a reel on her since-expired Instagram stories about her feelings. And as ...

Singer Jubin Nautiyal, best known for tracks such as 'Raataan Lambiyaan', 'Lut Gaye', 'Humnava Mere', 'Tujhe Kitne Chahne Lage Hum', and 'Tum Hi Aana', said he is transitioning from sad songs to more ...