Sad songs can actually cause the release of a hormone in the body called prolactin. It's released when we feel true grief or ...

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 ...

This article is authored by Tara Venkatesan, honorary fellow, School of Advanced Studies, University of London.

The kind of music you listen to can vary from day to day but there is one thing that is certain: Sometimes, a good "sad girl" tune really can make you feel seen. Part of the joy of finding the right ...

Have you ever felt such deep emotional pain that nothing helps except sitting in a rainy window and listening to “Someone Like You” by Adele on repeat? There’s something scientific about that, ...

(CNN) - It’s a big day for Swifties everywhere. Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated new album “The Tortured Poets Department” dropped Friday. And with song titles like “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

Listening to music after a breakup might seem like a safe emotional outlet, but for those high in neuroticism, it could actually intensify the pain, new research warns. Study: Adaptive or maladaptive ...

Bob Vylan is one of the recent targets of backlash for speaking out against the genocide happening in Palestine. Ironically?

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Many of Taylor Swift's new songs are about breakups and being brokenhearted. Experts say sad lyrics can actually have some health benefits. Even megastars like Taylor Swift can ...

Severity of motion sickness depends on your car playlist. Which type of music you listen to can either improve or worsen the symptoms. Car rides and music go hand in hand, whether blasting from the ...