Why do we enjoy songs that make us cry? It seems like the more heartbreaking the song, the more we love it. Even if a song ...

Whether it’s a bad breakup, the loss of a close friend or simply being prone to it, depression can creep into our lives when we least expect it. While therapy and medication are relied upon as ...

Beyond feeling sad, depression can leave a person feeling hopeless, apathetic and worthless. Some people deal with major clinical depression all of their lives, while others suffer from situational ...

In general, the genre of classic rock is meant to make you happy. There’s a reason that every city around the country has whole radio stations dedicated to this type of music. When you’re driving in ...

A few years ago, Paste looked at the 50 saddest songs of all time, but as the need for new music to help you grieve—to show you that you’re not alone in your pain and to give you the space to process ...

We asked for your bummer driving songs and you all certainly delivered. These are our favorites out of your many, many submissions. Let's get weird. Eddie Rabbitt - “Drivin’ My Life Away” I'm no truck ...

The popular belief that a song can be so sad that it can trigger suicide has a long history. Written in 1933 by Hungarian composer Seress and lyricist Janvor, Gloomy Sunday tells of the despondency of ...

Paradoxically, people can be attracted to music that evokes sadness. Scrutiny of Billboard’s list of No. 1 songs from 1958 through 2013 reveals the dominant popularity of upbeat, happy music over sad, ...