Pity the young MAGA voter. They’re out at the bars. They’re on the apps. They might even have a genuine meet-cute. But it turns out that being an out-and-proud racist/sexist/homophobe isn’t as ...

Taylor Swift has a knack for writing about the ups and downs of falling in love — using her several high-profile relationships as inspiration. Not all her hits are breakup anthems, however. After ...

The kind of music you listen to can vary from day to day but there is one thing that is certain: Sometimes, a good "sad girl" tune really can make you feel seen. Part of the joy of finding the right ...

Limp Bizkit are officially back with new music, releasing a track that was recently teased through a TikTok drummer called "Making Love to Morgan Wallen." For some fans, the track is going to sound a ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Love is one of Taylor Swift’s favorite things. When she was just 25, she admitted that she had already spent her “whole life tryin’ to put it into words.” From her debut album on, audiences have ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

Songs about boyfriends can help us better communicate our feelings to those we love. Underrated pop star Sara Bareilles once said, “I’m not going to write you a love song ’cause you asked for it,” but ...

Who says men don't talk about their feelings? These 21 all-time-great country songs by men are some of the most devastatingly sad songs that the genre has to offer. These ballads are perfect ...

Country music covers a wide range of topics with lyrics that speak to the best of times and the hardest of times. While there are plenty of songs about love, drinking, dancing, and living life to the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. I don't know why, but I tend to gravitate toward sad stories in virtually all forms of media. My favorite shows are The Leftovers and Six Feet Under.