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; ...

Why do we love sad songs so much? I should probably amend that question to “why do some of us love sad songs so much?” I don’t think everyone does. Just like not everyone loves horror movies or roller ...

If you want to take a scientific approach to your next playlist, boy have we got some good news for you. In 2022, music expert Analiese Micallef Grimaud and data company HappyOrNot decided to team up ...

Raise your hand if you often find yourself in need of a good cry. Okay, all of us? Now raise it even higher if you like to lean into those feelings by throwing on a masterfully crafted playlist full ...

Music has a way of bringing out different emotions in people. Whether it's the lyrics or the production, listeners typically have that one song that puts them in their feelings. While some songs can ...

The 2020s may only be halfway over, but already, this decade has produced a bumper crop of heartbreak songs and tear-jerkers. Some artists opened up about their mental health struggles and childhood ...

I am of the firm opinion that one cannot fully enjoy country music if they don’t like sad songs. It isn’t just that the genre is full of tear-jerking tunes. It’s that some of the best songwriting ...

Jeremy has more than 2700 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 ...