Relaxation – Ben Waters

1. James Blake - Retrograde

There probably aren’t many things more soothing than James’s falsetto warble. The song’s ghostly sparseness and soaringly synth-heavy climax will either have you unwinding in seconds or cause your ovaries to spontaneously tremble and sing out in joy (I don’t speak from experience for the second one).

2. Bon Iver - Holocene

On this track, Justin Vernon croons “I could see for miles.” While such calm foresight isn’t exactly typical at Cambridge, you can at least live vicariously through the man for the song’s five minutes and allow its sonic river of cooling melodies to rinse you clean of all your anxiety.

3. Radiohead - Giving Up

The Ghost One of the most homespun and stripped back pieces by Radiohead. Here, an effortless mixture of piping, faded vocals and rickety acoustic loops will slowly but surely lull you into a state of rustic calm.

4. Bibio - Lovers’ Carvings

The song starts off with a chirpy array of guitar riffs that wouldn’t sound out of place on an obscure Nintendo game. It then bursts into an uplifting and mildly jazzy chorus of spine-tingling liberation. Probably the only song in existence where scat singing is acceptable.

5. Washed Out - Feel It All Around

There was probably a point last summer when you spent a carefree afternoon caressing your chest hair while nursing a long island iced tea (or was that just me?). ‘Feel It All Around’ captures that moment with sun-kissed electronica.

Going Out – Tess Davidson

1. Disciples – They Don’t Know

London based trio Disciples create a mellow house sound that is steady and rhythmic. Perfect for starting out your evening.

2. Tensnake – Love Sublime ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora (Duke Dumont Remix)

German producer Tensnake’s mellow nu-disco ‘Love Sublime’ is given a Duke Dumont revamp. The persistent beat combined with distinct piano chords overlaps beautifully with the vocals, creating a much more authoritative sound than the original.

3. Daithi – Golden blush (feat. Senita)

Daithi certainly knows how to create a sound worthy of pre-drinks. Hailing from Galway, Ireland, ‘Golden Blush’ is a glorious house sound. The gradual layering of electronic beats builds up with the piano, adding further soul to the voice of Senita, which hovers above the song like an electronic-induced siren call.

4. Horror Stories – Flower Power

West London duo Horror stories create an alternative sound, almost tropical in its bassline and use of percussion. The build-up of sound combined with the minimal vocals adds another dynamic to your evening.

5. Chris Bushnell & Rowland Evans - She All About

Bushnell and Evans join ranks to create a resonating, deep house sound that will be sure to kick-start your night. The driving bassline is reinforced by the frequent sounding of a cash-register, the rhythmic pace of the lyrics maintaining the steady pace of the beat. 

Essay Deadline - Tess Davidson

1. Little Comets - Creeping Up Appearances

The simple, plaintive vocals of Richard Coles combined with the haunting harmonies of Michael Coles and Matthew Hall of Little Comets blend beautifully with the delicate chords. Gentle and soothing for any essay crisis.

2. Snakadaktal – The Sun II

Dream pop at its best. Australian band Snakadaktal lure you in with luscious melodies and floating vocals that are sure to leave you ready for any work or reading due.

3. Jon Allen – Night and Day

London based songwriter Jon Allen has a rustic, earthy quality to his voice which is complemented by the simple rhythmic pace of the guitar and percussion. A beautifully simple song that will play nicely in the background and soothe your nerves.

4. Novo Amor – Holland

Reminiscent of the fragility of Bon Iver, Novo Amor is a scraped back, contemplative sound, perfect for added reading concentration. The minimal guitar and percussion gently combine with the ethereal vocals, ensuring maximum essay focus.

5. Fossil Collective – The Water

UK based band Fossil Collective’s main aim was to create a stripped back sound and in ‘The Water’ EP, this is most certainly achieved. The marriage of vocals and chords against a backdrop of gentle percussion, as with the other songs in the playlist, lends itself to ultimate focus and concentration.