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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 1963, The Beatles were on the same tour as the “Crying” singer. George and Orbison didn’t get close, but Orbison’s influence on him and The Beatles is undeniable. In 1988, George and Orbison became ...

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preference is a serious wellness booster. If you were to ask ...

Jeremy has more than 2600 published articles on Collider to his name, and has been writing for the site since February 2022. He's an omnivore when it comes to his movie-watching diet, so will gladly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spring is here, but as the warm weather arrives far more slowly than I’d like, I’ve found my thoughts drifting back to the brash, joyful days of Brat summer 2024—that moment of shared monocultural ...