Within the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, people often find themselves caught up in their daily happenings, and, consequently, aren’t able to allow themselves a chance to breathe.
In between daily responsibilities, it has become something of a social norm to listen to music through headphones.
Although seemingly insignificant, this time is crucial for recharging our batteries. Having said that, if you choose to listen to music during your break time, you may want to take into consideration what you’re listening to and how it will affect your mood for the remainder of a surely hectic day.
Here are 8 artists you need to be listening to between your daily responsibilities:
1. Daniel Caesar
The Canadian R&B singer/songwriter’s most recent album, "Freudian," is a strong record with many amazing tracks. With help from Kali Uchis, H.E.R. and Charlotte Day Wilson, Caesar’s songs are both calming and melodious.
Recommended: "Get You" (feat. Kali Uchis), "The Best Part" (feat. H.E.R), and "Japanese Denim" (Single)
2. Frank Ocean
After the highly successful "Channel ORANGE" in 2012, Ocean released Blonde which has soared in popularity. Although Frank is a very versatile artist with a vast amount of talent, many of his songs are peaceful and are perfect for recharging.
Recommended: " Pink and White ," "Solo," and "Sierra Leone" (Channel ORANGE)
3. Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson’s music has the ability to transport your mind to a place far away, generally somewhere on a sunny beach where worries are known to disappear.
Recommended: " Banana Pancakes ," "Washing Dishes," and "Radiate (From Here To Now To You)"
4. Angus and Julia Stone
This pair is most known for their 2010 hit, "Big Jet Plane," and since then have continued to combine their voices into something continually beautiful. While these songs typically are centered around love and being in love, the voices at their core are soft and relieving.
Recommended: " The Devil’s Tears ," and "Santa Monica Dream"
5. Mac Demarco
Although sometimes undeniably bizarre, Mac Demarco’s soft voice acts as therapeutic during a time of stress as his song lyrics typically have nothing to do with anything of any relevance. The happy-go-lucky-type beats translate into a very satisfying sound.
Recommended: " Passing Out Pieces ," "Ode to Viceroy," and "My Kind of Woman"
6. Miguel
An angel of all things R&B, Miguel’s soothing voice makes any song more beautiful. In addition to his delightful voice, his songs are always able to calm me down.
Recommended: " Adorn ," "Do You…," and "What’s Normal Anyway"
7. John Mayer
Known by many, John Mayer is an unquestionable icon of soft rock. His melodies are peaceful as well as meaningful.
Recommended: " Slow Dancing in a Burning Room ," and "Free Fallin’"
8. Oh Wonder
The male/female duo are known to produce soft-grooving tunes that incorporate a twist of R&B and Indie. Having said that, the songs are catchy and light as well as simple.
