Spring is here, but as the warm weather arrives far more slowly than I’d like, I’ve found my thoughts drifting back to the brash, joyful days of Brat summer 2024—that moment of shared monocultural ...

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 ...

Need a good cry? In the mood to revel in your own misery? There are plenty of songs that make such an experience even worse! Though, we won’t judge you for indulging in a few heartbreaking songs if ...

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 ...