Lo-fi for writing and journaling: music for putting thoughts into words
Writing asks for a particular kind of quiet. How lo-fi can help create it, for creative writing, journaling and everything in between.
The lo-fi desk: setting up a cosy space to study and work
The lo-fi aesthetic is not just a sound. How to bring its calm into the place where you actually study and work.
Ten classic jazz albums every lo-fi listener should know
Lo-fi borrowed its harmony and much of its mood from jazz. Ten classic records that show where the sound comes from.
Background music for cafés and restaurants: a practical guide
Music shapes how a café feels as much as the lighting or the furniture. How to choose it, play it and keep it legal.
Rain and lo-fi: why rainy-day ambience and jazz beats belong together
Rain on the window, a lamp, a slow jazz loop: few images are as closely tied to lo-fi. Why the pairing works so well.
Lo-fi for reading: choosing music that does not compete with the page
Reading with music can be a pleasure or a distraction. How to choose a soundtrack that keeps you inside the book.
Lo-fi for coding: a soundtrack for programming sessions
Lo-fi has become a fixture on programmers’ screens. How to use it well across the different phases of writing software.
Jazz chords for lo-fi: five progressions to start with
Jazz harmony is what gives lo-fi its warmth. Five progressions to start with, spelled out note by note, with tips on voicing them.
How to make jazz lo-fi beats: a beginner’s workflow
You do not need a studio to make jazz lo-fi. A step-by-step workflow for beginners, from the first chord to the final layer of dust.
What is lo-fi music? A clear guide to the genre
Lo-fi is everywhere, from study streams to café playlists. Here is what the word means, where the genre comes from and what defines its sound.