That’s right, the genre was practically created to make people feel good. From its explosive, 4th of July-like guitar sounds to the rolling drums and rumbling bass, the music envelopes its listeners ...

There are songs for when you’re sad and songs for when you’re happy. There are songs for just about every complicated emotion a human being could have, and there’s probably a playlist out there ...

There’s no magical cure-all for depression, but one key is realizing that you’re never really all alone. Somewhere, someone like you — or someone completely unlike you — has felt the same exact way ...

"Don't Stop Me Now" is an anthem, and the perfect soundtrack (and mantra) for the Monday blues. Queen has no shortage of hit s, but this song seems to stand the test of time thanks to its uplifting ...

We all want to be happy, but as we know, that’s not always possible. A particularly rough day on the job, an argument with a co-worker or boss, an important assignment that doesn’t go according to ...

After winter must come spring. Last month, All Songs Considered asked for stories about the songs that make you cry — and received about 8,000 responses, some of them deeply personal. It seemed only ...