When temperatures drop, why do many listeners find themselves gravitating toward more introspective, emotionally resonant songs?

Adele’s new album, “30”, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably ...

“Sadness is like an old friend. We all go way back,” confides Rilan. The glam-pop artist speaks candidly, offering up a unique perspective on sadness and his relationship to it. “Everyone’s been ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. On the inspiration behind her debut project, Jayde shares, "With the way ...

Tune into these sad Christmas songs from some of your favorite artists, from Taylor Swift and Coldplay to Elvis Presley and more ...

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 ...

While in the post-production phase on his wild comedy “Triangle of Sadness,” director Ruben Östlund needed to find a song. In his previous films like “Force Majeure” and “The Square,” Östlund’s ...

Why are humans attracted to art that combines sadness and beauty? A brain scientist says sadness has benefits like helping elicit empathy and purging negative emotion. Sadness is more than just a ...