Need a few depressing rock songs to get into your feelings? These five tracks are some of our favorites. And the stories behind a few of them are heartwrenching. Few depressing rock songs from the ...

In general, the genre of classic rock is meant to make you happy. There’s a reason that every city around the country has whole radio stations dedicated to this type of music. When you’re driving in ...

On the opening night of his 30-concert residency at Madison Square Garden, pop superstar Harry Styles paid tribute to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exactly 50 years ago today, on March 19, 1976, a song widely considered to be one of the most depressing to listen to was No. 2 on ...

In 1975, Queen released a near-perfect ballad that became one of the saddest love songs in rock history.

At the turn of the century, music got particularly depressing. This contrasted with bubblegum pop that was dominating the mainstream. With emo on the rise, emotions were laid out for all to hear in ...

The genre of rock music isn't necessarily known for having tear-jerking tunes. However, there are still quite a few rock songs that are extremely tragic. In April 2026, Far Out magazine showcased this ...

The King performed his own rendition of the melancholy track during a 1973 concert.

In the ’90s, if you heard a sad song on the radio, there was a good chance it was written by a grunge artist. “Jeremy,” “Poly,” “Fell on Black Days,” these were all tracks from Pacific Northwest bands ...

Music has a way of bringing out different emotions in people. Whether it's the lyrics or the production, listeners typically have that one song that puts them in their feelings. While some songs can ...

Country music is music that's aimed at the heart, and it covers a wide range of emotions for all occasions, whether you're happy or sad. Read on to discover the happiest and saddest songs in country ...

Here is the thing to keep in mind about the depressing Christmas song, which is a category of craft unto itself: Some are absolute garbage and some are actually really good songs. Here are 10 of both ...