Streams of chill, endless hip-hop beats set to visuals of animated characters have taken over YouTube, beloved by millions of users who listen to these videos while working or trying to fall asleep.

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Have you ever wanted to listen to one of your favorite bands, but you’re nursing a hellacious hangover? Loud music isn’t gonna help you any, so you turn to the more relaxing tones of some lo-fi beats ...

My all-time favorite music to listen to while studying has to be lo-fi music! It wasn't until last semester that I was introduced to this genre of music, and it has honestly changed my life. Lo-fi, or ...

These playlists, single-hours-long videos with multiple tracks, all songs with the same theme, are often accompanied by simple, looping animations or slideshow visuals that capture a particular mood, ...

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I sit at my desk at least eight hours a day. Between the steady pings from Slack, my trusty group chat and the siren song of the greater internet, staying focused can be difficult. As I write this, ...

Kids are home, offices are shuttered, and the news is a parade of horrors. That makes the pandemic the perfect recipe for stress and lack of productivity. It also makes it the perfect time for lo-fi ...

After eight years of continuous study, YouTube's iconic Lofi Girl has finally graduated, marking the end of an era for millions of fans. Created by Dimitri Somogyi and visually brought to life by Juan ...