Pop is no longer what it used to be. As time has passed, the genre has moved with it, subbing squeaky clean, over-produced tracks for more realistic, modern takes. Part of that evolution includes the ...

Sad songs bring us together. Here at Whiskey Riff, we often say "sad country songs make me happy," because they do. Of course, it's one thing to hurt your own feelings, but the connection you feel to ...

Adele’s new album, “30,” is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, “Easy On Me.” This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably ...

Need a good cry? In the mood to revel in your own misery? There are plenty of songs that make such an experience even worse! Though, we won’t judge you for indulging in a few heartbreaking songs if ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

There are many songs from the 2000’s that make us want to peek out a window on a rainy day and gently rub our fingertips against the glass while thinking about life. In the era of low-rise jeans, ...

These songs remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, friendships broken, and life’s heavier moments. Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes ...

Tune into these sad Christmas songs from some of your favorite artists, from Taylor Swift and Coldplay to Elvis Presley and more While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up ...

On Kameron Marlowe’s third Sony Music Nashville album, Sad Songs For the Soul, out Friday (Feb. 21) he’s veered from crafting a standard country project to fashioning a concept album focused on those ...

As an experiment, my son and I asked the following question on Facebook: "Looking for the sad song you love to listen to when you're down. Open to any and all genres." We received 71 responses in 24 ...