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; ...

Various songs by The Beatles get pretty sad, including the likes of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Ticket to Ride," and "The Long and Winding Road." ...

The feeling of sadness is defined by a plethora of different factors, and one of those factors is undeniably music. Sometimes, specific songs remind you of specific instances; on the other hand, the ...

Raise your hand if you often find yourself in need of a good cry. Okay, all of us? Now raise it even higher if you like to lean into those feelings by throwing on a masterfully crafted playlist full ...

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 ...

Why do we enjoy songs that make us cry? It seems like the more heartbreaking the song, the more we love it. Even if a song ...

Sometimes, things suck. We do need to find a way to find joy, and we need a way to focus our anger, but we also need to deal with loss. We need to wallow a bit before we're ready to move on. Here's a ...

While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up feelings of grief, loss or sorrow. There are plenty of joyful Christmas tracks to listen to when you’re feeling upbeat and joyful, ...

"When I wrote it, the feeling of the music was sad, but yet there was this beautiful melody that sat on top," Masterson says. Written for a string orchestra, the piece observes the conventions of ...

A not-so-closely-guarded secret among musicians is that most prefer sad songs. They play fast, “happy” songs to keep crowds motivated and interested. However, many will admit they learn the upbeat ...

It’s not surprising that people enjoy upbeat songs like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” Meghan Trainor’s “It’s All About That Bass,” or the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” What' is surprising is the enduring ...

Lane Moore + It Was Romance are back! It's been a full decade since the band – fronted by comedian, actress, writer and musician Lane Moore – released its self-titled debut and now its back with Final ...