As I glance at my Spotify account, teeming with armies of playlists, I notice that they are demarcated by the various occasions and moods I may be faced with throughout the course of a day: working out (assertive), in the car (energetic), and at home (contemplative) – just to name a few. Much of the popular music played today can be characterized as introspective, brooding, or … [Read more...] about Psychological Phenomena: Why is Sad Music So Popular?