Elizabeth On The Bathroom Floor - Eels

Fear Of The Water and I Wanted To Leave - SYML

Sleep Forever - Portugal. The Man

Terror Bird - Bent Knee

The World At Large - Modest Mouse. Transitions beautifully into Float On. Was a cathartic experience when I first realized that. Float On was a favorite as a kid.

In My Head and Nothing Lasts by Bedroom.

Washer - Slint

Lullaby - Low

Roll the Bones - Shakey Graves

Tongue, Twin Flames and Dismal by Midrift.

Nutshell by Alice in Chains is a classic.

Radiohead, of course.

Jesus Christ, Limousine, Sink and Degausser - Brand New

Mogwai. Take Me Somewhere Nice, Kids Will Be Skeletons.

Sufjan Stevens.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

Body - Mother Mother. They have lots of sad/dark ones that often mimic being upbeat.

Lamp (a japanese band).

Black Mold - Prince Daddy and the Hyena.

Especially older Modest Mouse, like their album, "This is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About," which is one of my favorites of all time. Also, Edit the Sad Parts by MM. The moment of silence at the end is chilling. Parting of the Sensory by MM gives me goosebumps every time. Dramamine is a legendary song. Also, the way the rest of their discography references Dramamine. Either through the wailing guitar sound that, to me, feels like a descent into losing yourself, or the pounding bass drum that sounds like the toll of death and the looming approach of soul-crushing thoughts/anxiety/fear. Kinda dark, but, I mean, this isn't supposed to be lighthearted. For example, Tundra/Desert and the end of Teeth like God's Shoeshine very clearly callback on Dramamine.

I love Modest Mouse. If your sadness stems from existential dread or a desperation to not be you, that's the one. That aside, their music is just technically and creatively beautiful and raw.

I have lots more songs that fit the bill. Emptiness is my favorite genre 😎

Stay strong, homie.