Throughout my years on TikTok, I’ve witnessed several trends come and go; some good, some bad, most including a song accompanied by a cringe-worthy dance. However, though I’m not quite sure how, there ...

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?

After we recently put out an informal Facebook survey on what music people listen to when they are down, my son and I received 71 responses in 24 hours. Each person sent their go-to music or even long ...

Music has a powerful effect on emotions, shaping our moods and even influencing mental well-being . While upbeat tunes bring joy, many people find themselves drawn to sad songs . But why do we ...