From family upbringing to genetics, there are several other factors which determine happiness. Find out where music preference stands among these.

Mavis Staples's new album hums with a hope that could only be delivered by the 86-year-old’s raspy contralto. It is titled “Sad and Beautiful World.” The album sees the gospel and R&B ...

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 ...

My research collaborators at Yale University and I tried to figure out why we like sad art when we hate experiencing sadness in real life. We pay good money to see depressing movies and listen to Sad ...

Joao Palhinha urged his Tottenham team-mates to be more calm after a “sad draw” at home to Wolves on Saturday. Spurs could have gone second and two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with ...

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