Maybe you've seen the Youtube radio channels as recommendations or not. Apparently it became a meme at some point too:

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Regardless if you stumbled across it when you saw a funny tweet about it or you were looking for some legitimate tunes to listen to, Lofi Hip Hop Radio is truly a game changer.

I was always one to listen to slow songs when I tried to focus on homework or writing, but at some point that stopped helping me focus. Classical music would work sometimes but just like everything else, that ran its course. My best friend used to listen to Lofi Hip Hop constantly when she was in college to help her study. So, one random day when I was trying to make myself write again I decided to give it a listen.

All jokes aside, ladies and gentlemen, it's a game changer.

It's upbeat enough that it won't make you want to fall asleep (unless you find one specifically for that) but it's chill enough that it relaxes you. In no time I was writing a short story. There aren't many words for you to get caught up in and if you need to take a break, most of them have beautiful animations that you can keep your eye on for a second. I recommend this one. It changes during the times of the day.

The other thing I like about these stations is that they're just that: stations. Constant streams of relaxing music but there's no annoying advertisements to get in the way.

So the next time you're looking for some background noise that can actually help you concentrate or you just want some mellow music, go search a station on Youtube. Sure, a playlist of depressing Taylor Swift songs can be pleasant, but I promise this will be even better.