Like all mutating scenes, the lo-fi movement in hip-hop began as something far different from what it has become. In the beginning, it was purely an aesthetic choice. Beatmakers like J Dilla, Nujabes, ...

Cheekface Release New Album, Share Video for New Song “Living Lo-Fi” Middle Spoon Out Now; Stream It Here Feb 25, 2025 By Mark Redfern Photography by Mallory Turner Los Angeles-based indie rock trio ...

The FADER's "Songs You Need" are the tracks we can't stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. Listening to an artist's demos is very sensitive to ...

This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter. I'm the type of person who loves to have music ...

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.

With classes and work moving online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom is a part of our everyday lives. And with it comes the stale awkwardness of waiting for everyone to join the Zoom call. Instead of ...

For the latest edition of Pursuit of Happiness, Okayplayer speaks to Shad, a respected rap veteran who emerged from the Canadian underground. "What attracted us to lo-fi is the ability to reimagine ...

Slowed and reverb and lo-fi hip-hop share some distinct similarities, with both subgenres birthing their own subcultures online, and becoming the soundtrack to Generation Z. On TikTok, the hashtag for ...

I’ve found one of the best concentration tools for me is music. Instrumental music, specifically. But even that opens the door to a wide range of music—from Yo-Yo Ma to my favorite movie and ...

Music has long been recognized for its ability to influence emotions and cognitive function. But for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...