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.

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 ...

With all that's going on in the world today, one would need everything he can get to bring some happiness into his or her life. Music is a huge factor that could spread this much needed happiness.

I can’t help but clap along when I feel like a room without a roof. There’s also a chance of busting a move, standing in the place where I live, walking on sunshine or finding my groove in the heart.

CLEVELAND, Ohio- The Cure is not just the best-known of the 1970s and 1980s Goth bands. It is one of the most influential --and unquestionably the most commercially successful -- groups of the genre.

Of course, the uber-popular song is reminiscent of the decades-old children’s number, “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” Williams’ song, which has garnered over a billion views on YouTube, even ...

Britney Spears is most famous for her dance tunes, but she’s also put out quite a few ballads over the years. The “…Baby One More Time” star could release a compilation album of slower songs if she ...

From family upbringing to genetics, there are several other factors which determine happiness. Find out where music preference stands among these.

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

Professor and Head of Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit; Director of Researcher Development Unit, The University of Melbourne Katrina McFerran has received funding from the Australian ...