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; ...

Have you ever gotten home from a bad day and immediately ran to your room to put on your favorite sad songs playlist just so you could have a good cry? Or maybe you thought you were doing fine, but ...

It’s not because they make us sad but because they help us feel connected, a new study suggests. Credit...Pablo Delcan Supported by By Oliver Whang When Joshua Knobe was younger, he knew an indie rock ...

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[1] Why do we like listening to sad music if feeling sad is uncomfortable? It’s a question that researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia set out to understand. They recently ...

People who come to therapy after experiencing a difficult breakup often mention that they have been turning to music as a source of emotional release. They sometimes ponder questions like: “Why am I ...

It's not surprising that music helps elicit the emotions necessary to cope with a negative situation. We've known that music has interesting effects on the brain. It may seem counterintuitive, but sad ...