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 ...

Music has a unique power to affect the way people feel and many people use music to enhance or change their mood, channel emotions and for psychological support. The strong emotional impact of music ...

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 ...

The top 10 happiest songs have been named according to a scientific formula – with Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys taking the top spot. Music psychologist and university professor Dr Michael Bonshor ...

With the bank holiday weekend approaching, music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has curated a scientifically-designed playlist to lift spirits during car journeys. The Beatles' 'Day Tripper', Oasis' ...

Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys has been revealed as the song that makes people happiest, according to a scientific formula developed by a university professor. The 1966 hit single ticks all the ...

Happy Holidays! Today we're going to our happy place. We want happy songs. And by that, we mean songs with "happy" in the lyrics. We'll spin a set. Hear your requests weekdays after 9 a.m. Today's set ...