Photo: Ed Sheeran
1. Starbucks Under Commons:
Stay focused in the hustle–and–bustle while catching the coffeehouse vibes with relaxing indie folk.
Tracks: “1957” by Milo Greene, “All the Pretty Girls” by Kaleo, “Salt Hill, Pt. 1” by Rickard Jäverling
2. College Green:
Soak up your last chances for your sun and study routine with the Grammy–winning Morning Phase by Beck and any Ed Sheeran.
Tracks: “Blue Moon” by Beck, “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran, “True Love” by Tobias Jesso Jr.
3. Rooftop Lounges:
Instrumental or classical music complement this scenic study spot. Hit up Mozart, Chopin, and lesser–knowns to get your mind moving.
Tracks: “24 Preludes, Op. 28” by Frédéric Chopin, “Avril 14th” by Aphex Twin, “To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra
4. Fisher Fine Arts:
For all of the hipsters in the house: you want chill, ambient indie that you won't get busted for. Listen through alt-J’s This Is All Yours or M83’s best album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
Tracks: “Wait” by M83, “Warm Foothills” by alt-J, “17” by Youth Lagoon
5. Huntsman:
If you study in Huntsman on the regular, let’s be real here–it's not going well. And you have to ~focus~ so music? Nah.
Tracks: Pure absolute silence.
6. Frontera:
Are you even studying? Or just SABSing while getting bitten by 1000 mosquitos? Stay focused on both tasks at hand with some chill EDM.
Tracks: “Cirrus” by Bonobo, “Awake” by Tycho, “Aminals” by Baths, “Gold” by kiiara
7. VP basement
Who are you even kidding? Between espresso shot six and seven, your tenth cigarette, and yet another conversation with an acquaintance, you can't be saved. You need some classic music videos that will keep you distracted and awake.
Tracks: "S&M" by Rihanna, "Runaway (U & I)" by Galantis, "Anaconda" by Nicki Minaj
8. VP ground floor and up
You might be here for a while, so keep yourself company with low–key rock bands. You’re going to be okay.
Tracks: “Medicine” by the 1975, “R.I.P 2 My Youth” by The Neighbourhood, “Sweet Disposition” by the Temper Trap
9. Outside Capo
What do you think you're going to get accomplished while sipping on a double cappuccino and eating a brioche? Good luck to you. Ignore Capo's Italian name and go for fancy French.
Tracks: "Coups et Blessures" by BB Brunes, "Si Tu vois ma mère" by Sidney Bichet and "Alors on Danse" by Stromae
10. Home
Cozy cozy, we get it. You're all snuggled up with some tea and blankets and–oops–you're in your bed. Time for some high quality "me" time and jazz vibes.
Tracks: "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse, "Let's Wade in the Water" by Marlena Shaw and "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
Listen to it here.
