It's that time of year folks — stress is at an all time high. It's finals season: the time to figure out what you're getting people for Christmas, and I know that my fellow retail employees are under massive pressure in more ways than one.
Considering all of this, I wanted to share with you all the songs I play when life gets stressful.
"I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it" by The 1975
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Like_It_When_You_Sleep,_for_You_Are_So_Beautiful_yet_So_Unaware_of_It
Personally this entire album is my go to when I'm stressed out. However this song in particular, which is the same title of the album, is my #1 to de-stress.
Another few songs on this album I recommend for relaxing purposes:
-"She Lays Down"
-"Paris"
-"Please be Naked"
"Night Trouble" by Petit Biscuit
https://soundcloud.com/petitbiscuit/night-trouble
This song has all the vibes of a quiet night drive.
"Snow" by Matt Wright
https://mattwright.bandcamp.com/album/adams-son
Matt Wright has been a camp musician at the christian summer camps I went to in high school. His music is truly underrated and I think this song is one of my favorites of his. Go check him out!
"Holocene" by Bon Iver
https://genius.com/Bon-iver-holocene-lyrics
Bon Iver's entire discography could be argued as what is good to listen to when you're stressed. His music style is typically slow and relaxing, but this is one song I usually like in particular
"O" by Coldplay
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Stories-Coldplay/dp/B00IQE4NUK
Definitely another great night drivey vibe type of song. Really really soothing.
"Slow It Down" by The Lumineers
http://www.ryanhadlock.com/the-lumineers-self-titled/
I think this is self explanatory as relaxing since the title is "Slow it Down," something I need to be reminded of a lot when i feel extra pressure! Slowing down and taking each task one at a time is always what works best.
"Woman" by The 1975
https://idobi.com/review/the-1975-self-titled-album-review/
I fall asleep to this album almost every night, this was their debut album and has some great unwinding kind of songs.
"Chamber of Reflection" by Mac Demarco
https://highschool.latimes.com/east-los-angeles-renaissance-academy/mac-demarco-salad-days/
A super chill and mellow song, a lot of his songs mock this vibe.
