"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Considering you ended up on this side of the internet, you, my friend, are in need of a good cry. And ...

Music has certainly had that effect on me. When my husband passed away unexpectedly earlier this year, for many days, I felt frozen, too much in shock and too traumatized to cry. Hearing the John ...

If you use Spotify or Apple Music, chances are you organize your tunes into mood-reflective playlists — one fully loaded with bangers for a kickstart before the pregame, another teeming with romantic ...

Whether you have Apple Music, Soundcloud or Spotify, listening to music can be a cathartic experience for everyone and every emotion. No matter what, the power a song holds is undeniable. It can be ...

I've recently discovered that Gloria Estefan immediately puts me into a better mood. Here's what to know about using music for mood regulation. On a recent occasion like this, I texted my boyfriend ...

If you were to ask my friends to create a playlist for me, there would be a lot of slower tunes on the list. In fact, when I first met my current neighbor and we got around to talking about our music ...

If you've been near a radio in the past 6 months, you've most likely heard Pharrell Williams' mega-hit, "Happy." And if you're like me, as you listen to it, you can't help but to clap along and feel ...

Last week, my daughter and I packed the car for a two-day drive to my college reunion. That’s a lot of miles. A lot of caffeine. And, as it turns out, a masterclass in the emotional power of music.

After we recently put out an informal Facebook survey on what music people listen to when they are down, my son and I received 71 responses in 24 hours. Each person sent their go-to music or even long ...