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 ...

Sometimes, things suck. We do need to find a way to find joy, and we need a way to focus our anger, but we also need to deal with loss. We need to wallow a bit before we're ready to move on. Here's a ...

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 ...

Raise your hand if you often find yourself in need of a good cry. Okay, all of us? Now raise it even higher if you like to lean into those feelings by throwing on a masterfully crafted playlist full ...

Kameron Marlowe is going against the grain. While artists are releasing party anthems and feel-good tunes, Marlowe is offering Sad Songs for the Soul—ten songs that dive deep into heartbreak and ...

Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes straight for your emotions, forcing you to think. They remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, ...

The 1990s just might be the definitive era of sad country music. For starters, some of the genre's all-time best storytellers and vocalists were at the top of their game during this period. Acts like ...

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 ...

Sure, there are plenty of feel-good songs that get you dancing or put you in the mood for amour. But music can also rip those ...