Forgive this deviation from the hyperactive. This is one of my many recent creations, but first to be considered finished or ...

Like all mutating scenes, the lo-fi movement in hip-hop began as something far different from what it has become. In the beginning, it was purely an aesthetic choice. Beatmakers like J Dilla, Nujabes, ...

Streams of chill, endless hip-hop beats set to visuals of animated characters have taken over YouTube, beloved by millions of users who listen to these videos while working or trying to fall asleep.

For the latest edition of Pursuit of Happiness, Okayplayer speaks to Shad, a respected rap veteran who emerged from the Canadian underground. "What attracted us to lo-fi is the ability to reimagine ...

Lo-fi music, a genre crafted from mellow, repetitive beats, has boomed during the pandemic. “The basic idea is this: the wordless music peppered with nostalgic sounds like the ‘sizzle’ of a vinyl ...

Slowed and reverb and lo-fi hip-hop share some distinct similarities, with both subgenres birthing their own subcultures online, and becoming the soundtrack to Generation Z. On TikTok, the hashtag for ...

These playlists, single-hours-long videos with multiple tracks, all songs with the same theme, are often accompanied by simple, looping animations or slideshow visuals that capture a particular mood, ...

Music has long been recognized for its ability to influence emotions and cognitive function. But for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...

Writing assignments have always been a challenge for my attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) son. To make them easier for him to complete, he will often ...