Before his death, Ozzy Osbourne revealed his chosen funeral song, not wanting it to be a day of his ‘f**king greatest hits’. As his wife Sharon makes a touching gesture to him, his fans and the city ...

The conversation began after one fan commented on the song’s clever concept, writing, “I think the phrase ‘do angels drink ...

A sweet song from the duo Donnie & Joe Emerson made in the 1970s never received the love it was capable of until it was remade by Ariel Pink in 2012. While Pink’s cover does the original sad ...

Have you ever heard a song and immediately felt like your soul’s been gently touched? Yup, same. Whether it’s a powerful ballad or a slow instrumental that plays like a love letter to your ears, music ...

After ten years of waiting, Marina fans have finally gotten what they asked for — the release of the 12th track written for “FROOT,” Marina’s third album — on its tenth anniversary. This release ...

New research suggests that listening to sad music can positively impact a person’s mood based on the sense of connectedness it provides. Experts cite three responses to sad music: grief ...

Kelly Osbourne paid tribute to her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, by sharing a special version of the Black Sabbath song Changes ...

Almost everyone thinks "Greensleeves" is a sad song—but why? Apart from the melancholy lyrics, it's because the melody prominently features a musical construct called the minor third, which ...

As a listener, you need to understand that not everything you hear in a song is based on reality. So, while sad pop songs can be appreciated for their artistic sensibilities (and can sometimes ...

Below, Dr. Bonshor and I discuss the makings of a sad song, the psychological benefits of listening to sorrowful music, and why we shouldn’t fret over Gen Z’s music preferences.

There's nothing like a sad, slow song to aid in a post-breakup cry or be the soundtrack to a bad day. It's a well-known fact that music is made to bring out emotions in all of us, but what may ...