Can you tell if a song is happy or sad within the first few seconds of hearing it? A recent scientific study confirms the long-held impression that, yes, the chordal composition of a tune is usually ...

It’s not surprising that people enjoy upbeat songs like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” Meghan Trainor’s “It’s All About That Bass,” or the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” What' is surprising is the enduring ...

The people in your life are like seasons. They come and go. No matter what, nobody is truly with you forever. This phrase has been said a million times before, and it will be said a million times ...

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 ...

New research shows that even sad music can lift your mood, while other studies suggest music can boost happiness and reduce anxiety. From the drumbeats of our ancient ancestors to today’s unlimited ...

It turns out that crying along to sad songs is guaranteed to make you feel better – so whack on that Adele album and settle in for a cleansing sob fest. A new study published in Scientific Reports ...

Spotify's mood playlists and music therapy-informed apps are the latest context-based listening tools. But do they work? The comedian Martin Mull once said, “Writing about music is like dancing about ...

British mental health charity SANE has teamed up with Feeling Gloomy & Spotify to harness the power of music to lift everyone’s spirits and encourage people to connect more with friends and family.

Baby, it's cold outside. Well, OK, it's getting there and before we know it winter will be upon us. Sure, people like to romanticize about the indoor activities that go on during the cold weather ...