lofi mixes: for slow mornings (vol. 1)

the perfect playlist to start your day, chill beats, jazz-hop and lofi aesthetics

Over the years, I have listened to countless hours of ambient beats, chill-hop, jazz and electronic tracks. Only a select few always find their way back into my rotation. These are five of my favorite lofi mixes that never fail to set the perfect mood to start my day.

If you find a mix you like, please let me know. I love to connect with people who share similar taste in music.

My number one mix. There is no other lofi mix that can top this one for me. It instantly puts me in the right mindset. I love it when the beat picks up after the audio sample finishes. There is truly nothing else like it out there; not many creators can achieve this level of quality. Including audio samples is a distinct part of lofi music that I feel we are loosing among newer creators.

This one is much more chill, and I absolutely love it. It is perfect for rainy days or midnight drives. This is definitely an account to subscribe to; the bootleg boy 2 has so many mixes I love.

We don’t really see this type of classic, retro loop visual art anymore. Now, most of lofi playlist use AI generated artwork. Which takes away from the authentic vibe of what lofi truly is. I understand it’s a way to cut cost but it makes me appreciate even more those who put the effort to create original artwork. Its just sets the right vibe and that matters so much with lofi mixes.

This one is nice for midday lounging around the house while reading or working on a puzzle. Honestly, one of the coolest parts about lofi is how it uses this specific type of artwork. This classic anime visual style is exactly how you can distinguish the OG lofi creators, nostalgic mixes from everything else. The genre is legendary for capturing that ethereal, cool 90s and Y2K aesthetic that just instantly sets a mood.

90sFlav is one of the absolute OG’s. he helped give birth to the lofi genre. If you have listened to lofi for a while, you will instantly recognize the iconic tracks on this compilation. It is a timeless and classic it never gets old. The tracks are incredibly smooth, making it the perfect background soundtrack for when you just want to zone out, watch the rain, or clear your mind after a long day.

I used to study to this one back in university and I still love reading to it today. It is so jazzy and carries a distinct autumn vibe to me, this is the perfect soundtrack for September. I mean, who doesn’t associate cozy coffee shop vibes with autumn, right?

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There is one lofi mix I been in search for the past 6 years, but I just can’t find it. I vividly remember the artwork: it had a gorgeous anime aesthetic with a bird’s-eye view looking straight down from above. It featured a girl laying on lush green grass, with beautiful sunlight filtering through the tress and casting shadows around her. I think there might have been a river flowing right next to her. Not sure anymore, to be honest. Maybe she was laying under a blanket.

If this description rings a bell or you know the channel that used this thumbnail, please let me know in the comments.

If any of these mixes become part of your routine, I’d love to hear about it. I always love to connect with people who share similar taste in music.

I hope you enjoy them.
-Lily H

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