The popular South Korean boy band BTS has amassed a large number of fans globally over the past decade. The seven members of the group include RM (Kim Namjoon), Jin (Kim Seokjin), Suga (Min Yoongi), J ...

Loyal fans of country music know that the genre offers awesome songs about just about every topic under the sun. There are "Songs About Rain", as documented by Gary Allan. There are songs about ...

A little music can go a long way. When it comes to workplace productivity, playing some tunes can get you in the groove, get your creativity flowing and help you get your work done. Everyone has their ...

Life sometimes calls for that upbeat song when everything else has got you down — but what happens when you don’t want to cheat on your favorite depressing rock or metal band? Thankfully, some of the ...

In his research, Bonshor found that combining a major key, 7th chords, a 137 BPM, a strong beat, four beats in every bar and a structure of verese-chorus-verse-chorus is the best way to compose a ...

A music researcher is revealing the songs most likely to make listeners feel happy -- and it all boils down to a simple formula. Getty Images/Westend61 Pick up on these good vibrations. A UK ...

Country duo Muscadine Bloodline aren't the type looking to impress anyone with their brand of down-and-dirty Southern country-rock music. Still, the proudly-independent Alabama-bred pair continue to ...

It’s been a good while since pure joy has won as big as it did today on the Hot 100, with Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” finally landing atop the chart. As noted earlier, Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t… By ...

One of the cool things about music is how artists can create songs that evoke feelings—and happiness is a common theme. Whether it's a song about sparking joy, looking forward to brighter days, or ...

Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...

Have you ever listened to a song and gotten entirely lost in the optimistically jubilant melody and rhythm only to realize the lyrics juxtapose the music? If you say no, you’re either lying or just ...

A list of hits going back to the 1930s has been chosen as the top songs to play for people with dementia to keep them calm — and even get them dancing, a new report claims. The playlist includes ...