Taylor Swift is known for writing exceptional breakup songs. The best examples in Swift's catalog include "Dear John," "Champagne Problems," and "All Too Well." Three songs from "The Tortured Poets ...

Sadness is generally seen as a negative emotion, but we tend to find it pleasurable in an aesthetic context. What is the nature of pleasure that people experience from listening to sad music?

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; ...

Sometimes all you need is a good breakup song to get you through it. While many of the most well-known breakup tracks fall into the country or pop categories, we can’t forget all the killer breakup ...

With Valentine’s Day coming up, love is on everyone’s mind. However, not everyone is feeling the warm fuzzy feelings. Plenty of people are watching everyone make romantic plans while they’re picking ...

Some people react to possible romantic endings by playing their favorite breakup songs. The end of a treasured relationship is always difficult, but music can be soothing. Below I list more than 50 ...

It's a paradox: Love, reciprocated or unrequited, is one of pop music's most enduring subjects—but some of the best love songs ever written are breakup songs. And if you ask us, the best breakup songs ...

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 ...