Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter joins pianist Lara Downs to explore the history of American music as a ...

Pharrell has revealed that writing the iconic song "Happy" in 2013 wasn't exactly the, well, happiest experience. Apparently, the song was actually built out of frustration on Pharrell's part after ...

In most good country songs, there's a little more to the lyrics than meet the eye. But these 18 songs go above and beyond the genre's mandate for a well-thought-out lyric. They're so in-depth, they ...

Many of us take pleasure in listening to music. Music accompanies important life events and lubricates social encounters. It represents aspects of our existing identity, as well as our hopes and ...

Country music is full of songs that signal their dark content with minor-key arrangements and vocal deliveries that match the tone. However, that’s not always the case. Some songs will have listeners ...

Hope Mullinax is a freelance writer with over ten years of experience working for various publications. She is the Site Expert for Dork Side of the Force and previously a Star Wars contributor with ...