Arts & Culture Staff Writer Amelie Galbraith argues that sad music offers connection, comfort, and emotional honesty in a ...

I spent Saturday morning perched on the couch in my common room, listening to my “sad music” playlist. When Spotify rolled around to Everybody Hurts by REM, my suitemates emerged from their room, ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always preferred sad music. As a child, I used to force my mom to listen to me belting along to karaoke tracks of “My Heart Will Go On” and “I Will Always Love ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aimee Mann has explored a lot of different sounds in her nearly 40 year career. The singer-songwriter played in new wave bands; made film soundtracks; collaborated with indie rockers; and even ...

Sadness is more than just a negative emotion. It can be beautiful. (SOUNDBITE OF CLIFF MASTERSON'S "BEAUTIFUL SADNESS") SUMMERS: NPR's Jon Hamilton looks at why we are attracted to art that combines ...