Forget the low-fi study hip-hop radio on Youtube. Here are 8 albums from a variety of genres to calm your study nerves and get the creative juices flowing.
Ludovic Einaudi: Nightbook
Einaudi is a stunning contemporary classical musician who is breathtaking yet also easy to listen to. Any of his albums are great to study to but Nightbook is particularly relaxing.
The XX: XX
The XX’s debut album is what happens when electronica meets the art of the lullaby. The album is stripped back enough to not be distracting but well crafted enough to be enjoyable.
Bonobo: Migration
All of Bonobo’s albums are chilled and worth listening to. The newest album, however, is particularly laid back.
Miles David: Kind of Blue
There’s nothing like a bit of jazz to stimulate the brain and get the creative juices flowing.
The Lord of the Rings soundtrack
It’s the perfect combination of peaceful classical music and epic motivation!
Eric Satie: The Complete Solo Piano Music
Another contemporary pianist with the ability to calm your nervous, revising soul.
Massive Attack: Blue Lines
If you want some chilled electronica that won’t risk putting you to sleep, the iconic Blue Lines is a good place to start.
Dave Brubeck: Angel Eyes
Another jazz album but mostly piano based. Angel Eyes is definitely album to wash that pre-exam anxiety away.
