Why sad songs make us happy

Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 3:35 p.m.

b'Have you ever turned to artists like Cold Play or Adele to find some comfort in times of despair? If the answer is yes, you\\u2019re not alone as various studies including research carried out in Durham University have found that melancholy music actually helps to lift our spirits. \\n\\nTom Dunne was joined by Tuomas Eerola, Professor in Music Cognition in\\u202fDurham\\u202fUniversity to discuss...'