Sad songs in happy times are the perfect reminder to appreciate our ephemeral happinesses, our transient successes, whose existence can often be so fragile. The success of an excellent midterm that ...

Yet, other studies have hinted at a role for prolactin and oxytocin in making sad music feel good. The psychology of sad music A key reason we enjoy sad songs is because they profoundly "move" us.

In 2021, Swift released two 10-minute versions of her beloved 2012 song, “All Too Well.” While both of the extended versions are great for fall, her “Sad Girl Autumn” rendering is truly ...

Taylor Swift shares “All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)” The new rendition comes on the heels of the song’s pot-stirring music.