Usually it’s easy to spot a sad song. There are some dead giveaways, like a somber melody or a slow beat. But that’s not the case with these songs. They all sound bright and happy on the outside, sure ...

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 ...

Caribou’s Dan Snaith has shared a new song as Daphni. The single, “Sad Piano House” is billed as a continuation of Cherry’s “Cloudy.” Watch the new track’s video below. “I DJ’ed a lot last year in the ...

On Friday, boy group P1Harmony returned to the K-pop scene with its comeback EP: “SAD SONG,” featuring a title track, its English version and five new original songs. In the group’s seventh EP, their ...

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 ...

Emese Nagy received funding from the Leverhulme Trust, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the British Academy and the Nuffield Foundation. Music is the language of emotions, arousing and ...