Swedish rock ‘n’ roll band Blues Pills have released their triumphant fourth studio album Birthday. Written and recorded in Sweden’s idyllic rural countryside as well as Recordia studios, Birthday ...

I’ve had the birthday blues (basically, annual dread surrounding my birthday) since I was 5 years old. Every year as the date approaches, a panic builds slowly, typically a month out, and culminates ...

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of depression and other mental health issues. Have you ever found yourself crying (or feeling like doing so) on your birthday? Birthdays are supposed to ...

Kaukonen had his first musical success playing guitar in the late 1960s psychedelic rock era with Jefferson Airplane. In 1969, he and childhood friend and Airplane bassist Jack Casady launched ...

Have you ever watched your birthday inch closer on the calendar with a feeling of persistent dread? Have you woken up on your special day with the sudden urge to crawl back into bed? If so, you’re not ...

Being sad around your birthday doesn't necessarily mean that you are depressed. The “birthday blues” are common and have many causes. With a little self-compassion and imagination, you can turn things ...

If you have ever felt unexpectedly low or emotional around your birthday, you are not alone. For many people, the day meant for celebration can instead stir sadness, reflection, or even anxiety.

MAC ARNOLD THE FARM AND BLUES MAN HAS BEEN STRUMMING HIS TRADEMARK GASCAN GUITAR SINCE HE WAS A TEENAGER. GETTING READY ALL DAY LONG, BUT THE RIVERS RUNNING DRY. IT TOOK HIM FROM THE FAMILY FARM IN ...

Many people feel low or anxious on their birthdays. This is called birthday depression. It happens because of thinking about life goals and what others expect. Ageing and loneliness can also cause ...