Pop is no longer what it used to be. As time has passed, the genre has moved with it, subbing squeaky clean, over-produced tracks for more realistic, modern takes. Part of that evolution includes the ...

Ever hear a catchy, upbeat, and addictive song, only to find out that the lyrics are way sadder or more disturbing than you thought? It’s a common occurrence, to say the least. Let’s look at five ...

Most of us can agree on what makes a song sound sad, but apparently, science says listening to one can also generate a ...

It's totally normal to need a good cry sometimes, and there's nothing that does the trick quite like the best sad songs can. Hearing your favorite artists of all time singing the saddest lyrics and ...

Pop-punk bands are often known for their upbeat, goofball personas, but most of them have also gotten pretty serious on some of their tracks. After all, everybody needs a good cry just as much as a ...

Halsey's lyrics to her latest single "You Should Be Sad" bring all of the feels. The new song shows the singer's country side. The track features an acoustic guitar and a country twang in her vocals.

Years ago, every song in the Eurovision song contest was simple, sunny, and catchy. 'Congratulations', sang Cliff Richard, 'Boom Bang a Bang', sang Lulu, and 'Ding-a-Dong' was the Dutch 1975 entry.

During one of several dramatic moments in what was ostensibly a breezy pop show Thursday night at the Armory in Minneapolis, Conan Gray cut loose and really let fans know just how furious he was at ...

“Sadness,” says Singer Carmen McRae, “is more realistic than happiness. Everybody has had at least one unhappy affair of the heart. When I sing the sad love songs, that’s when I really get down to ...

People who come to therapy after experiencing a difficult breakup often mention that they have been turning to music as a source of emotional release. They sometimes ponder questions like: “Why am I ...

Billie Eilish has some scary problems, she tells listeners on her new album’s first song, “Getting Older.” A stranger outside her door is acting deranged. Loneliness and burnout mount in her mind.

For many entertainers, growing older is a liability, age is best kept a secret. Not for Alison Krauss. The 33-year-old says the years help deepen the well she draws from to sing about other people’s ...