We all enjoy a bit of sad music every once in a while. Whether it’s sinking into the melancholic soundscapes of ambient artists like Grouper, dampening pillows with snot and the sound of Bright Eyes ...

The appraisal aspect of emotion suggests that our emotions are not entirely beyond our control. They do not just happen to us ...

Being plugged into an iPod is a hallmark of adolescence, but a new study suggests that teens who spend too much time listening to music may be at higher risk of depression.more The study, led by Dr.

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

Dua Lipa has been heralded on GD all year for her “fun Pop” album. I guess it depends on the artist and how the quality of their previous music is perceived. upon its release FN was also slammed by a ...

Life sometimes calls for that upbeat song when everything else has got you down — but what happens when you don't want to cheat on your favorite depressing rock or metal band? Thankfully, some of the ...

Post-concert depression refers to feelings of sadness after attending a concert or live music event. It is not a formal medical diagnosis. There’s not a lot of research on post-concert depression yet.