Why do sad songs feel so good? Research reveals how melancholy music can mend moods, spark meaning, and remind us we’re ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them ...

Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...

On the second album under their new name, Mica Levi and co. twist rock conventions into unexpected shapes. All Kinds of Days may be far removed from the grand artistic strokes of much modern guitar ...