Individual family stories and mythic American stories and songs help us define what a life looks like and how it should be ...

Why do sad songs feel so good? Research reveals how melancholy music can mend moods, spark meaning, and remind us we’re gloriously, tenderly alive.

According to science, the happiest Billy Joel song is this track he wrote from the perspective of a working-class man who ...

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You’re reading Critic’s Notebook, our weekend column looking at the most interesting moments in the cultural Zeitgeist. If I were writing a song about Travis Kelce, a man I’ve never met, I would ...

For friend groups carpooling to the beach this summer, there may not be a consensus on song choice. This year, the internet has been scratching its head trying to figure out which track will reign ...

Photographer’s description: “This little Savannah sparrow was so jubilant in its greeting of the morning that it made me smile. I took this photo with my Canon EOS R7 and a RF 100-500mm lens.” ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Though Taylor Swift rarely addresses her exes or current loves by name in her songs, fans can usually gather who they’re about based on context clues and Easter eggs. And Tuesday — upon the ...

Gothic rock music, especially from the genre’s heyday in the 80s, is often known for its gloomy subject matter and sound. However, not all gothic rock songs have that weepy element. In fact, some ...

Last year, on her "Harlequin" album, Lady Gaga belted out a song that was nearly a century old: "Forget your troubles, c'mon, get happy. You better chase all your cares away. Sing 'hallelujah,' c'mon ...