Can you tell if a song is happy or sad within the first few seconds of hearing it? A recent scientific study confirms the long-held impression that, yes, the chordal composition of a tune is usually ...

Ever had that moment at a local music festival when a song drops and everyone reacts differently? Some jump on the dance floor, others sway slowly, and someone in the corner just sits there shaking ...

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 ...

If you were to ask my friends to create a playlist for me, there would be a lot of slower tunes on the list. In fact, when I first met my current neighbor and we got around to talking about our music ...

The people in your life are like seasons. They come and go. No matter what, nobody is truly with you forever. This phrase has been said a million times before, and it will be said a million times ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jason Kelce got Travis Kelce to dish that he listens to Taylor Swift’s songs to change his mood every time he is sad. During a recent episode of their award-winning podcast, “New Heights,” the ...

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 ...

What's the best way to improve a sad mood? It may be whatever skill you think you're best at, a new study suggests. What's the best way to improve a sad mood? It may be whatever skill you think you're ...