Music has a way of bringing out different emotions in people. Whether it's the lyrics or the production, listeners typically have that one song that puts them in their feelings. While some songs can ...

Soul Asylum once suggested that sad people might start a company called Frustrated Incorporated. Misery loves company, they say. The band critiqued how sadness was getting packaged and sold in the ...

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; ...

With Bob Boilen retiring, we're taking time to remember some of our favorite episodes from over the years, including this one about the songs that make you cry, featuring stories from listeners about ...

Though it may seem masochistic, our indulgence in sad music is actually for good reason. Research suggests that music filled ...

Summer won’t officially end until September 22. But unofficially, Labor Day marks the end of the season as we celebrate it. You might regret the time wasted or all the plans made that went unfulfilled ...

Christmas is strongly linked to nostalgia, which can lead to powerful emotions. Christmas songs may be written in a certain way to trigger feelings of sadness. Connecting with those negative emotions ...

Christmas isn't always so merry for everyone. The holiday season can be a hard one for many people, especially since there's so much pressure to enjoy the magic of the big day. It's hard to get in the ...

Sad country Christmas songs make me happy. But there's one in particular that I can't hardly listen to without crying, and that would be Kacey Musgraves' original song, "Christmas Makes Me Cry," which ...