Study Breaks Staff

Popular among university and high school students alike, the trend promotes productivity while also soothing its audience.

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

This indie rock album, released by a long-standing icon of the genre, explores the new world of semi-responsible adulthood through the lens of a lifelong feeling of insecurity.

Karen Lu, Yale University

The English indie pop band embodies a soft musical style that has influenced countless genres and truly was ‘soft bedroom pop’ before it was a thing. So where did they go?

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Listening to gentle tunes during quarantine may provide consolation to those in need of comfort. Here are some artists to get you started.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

With the release of his latest album, a reminder of the singer-songwriter’s internet history may be one his greatest marketing tactics.

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Imagine listening to your favorite hip-hop songs in moody, angelic slow motion.