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Why sad songs make us happy

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’re not alone as various studies including research carried out in Durham University have found that melancholy music actually...

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15.35 16 Dec 2022


Why sad songs make us happy


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15.35 16 Dec 2022


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’re not alone as various studies including research carried out in Durham University have found that melancholy music actually helps to lift our spirits.

Tom Dunne was joined by Tuomas Eerola, Professor in Music Cognition in Durham University to discuss...


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