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; ...

Music is remarkable in its ability to evoke profound emotions — chills and thrills — in listeners. And being emotionally moved by music is an inherently pleasurable experience. Most music listeners ...

Popular music includes countless love songs, and also a surprising number of songs about romantic breakups. Another category of songs has gone unnoticed: anti-breakup songs, with one or both partners ...

Imagine yourself as a graphic designer for New Age musician Enya, tasked with creating her next album cover. Which two or three colors from the grid below do you think would “go best” with her music?

One of the most interesting song tactics involves an artist hiding their emotions behind opposing melodies. There are countless songs from every genre that sound as upbeat as can be but are really ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Sometimes, the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Brandy Norwood has long been called “The Vocal Bible,” a nickname she has rightfully earned through her unmatched vocal control, layered harmonies, and emotional intelligence as a ...

Behind Daily Squad is Matthieu Miguel, a 21-year-old French songwriter and music producer who is one of the rising talents in the music industry. Daily Squad has a strong presence on social media ...

Indie singer-songwriter Dikshant was casually browsing wedding videos on social media when a thought struck him: could a song reshape the narrative around marriage? “A bride leaves her parents’ home ...