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In defense of the sad holiday song. By Melissa Kirsch Perusing painkillers at CVS the morning after Thanksgiving, I should not have been surprised by the telltale clattering of horse hooves thundering ...

These songs remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, friendships broken, and life’s heavier moments. Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes ...

Mavis Staples is a warrior. A central figure in the Civil Rights movement, at 86 years old Staples’ determination and resolve is not in the least bit diminished. Setting age aside, it’s not the most ...

The Twilight Sad have returned with a new song—their first in seven years—and it features the Cure’s Robert Smith on guitar. The band’s core duo of vocalist James Graham and multi-instrumentalist Andy ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

The kind of music you listen to can vary from day to day but there is one thing that is certain: Sometimes, a good "sad girl" tune really can make you feel seen. Part of the joy of finding the right ...

Get ready to jam – and cry it out. At Super Sad Song Show, the founders, Ashton Edminster and Piper Byers, aim to showcase local musicians’ most personal work. Edminster first conceived the idea for ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

Even a casual music fan knows exactly when to expect the emotional upswing in Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” the confident refrain of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss,” and the explosive chorus laid down in ...

At a time when division is high and negativity seems to be infesting every corner of people’s day-to-day lives, Lake Street Dive have instead chosen to go down a path of positivity. That’s the mindset ...

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; ...