Megan Ridgway

Sarah Burton's Give Me What I Want gives off a very calm and cool vibe. Her voice reminds me of Maggie Rogers who is an up and coming artist. Sarah’s song “Desert Sky” is super relaxing to the ear. Sarah has a distinct voice that stands out in her songs in the best way. If you are looking for relaxing music to listen to, this may be the album to look into. If you are looking for an artist with a different twist and indie vibe, Sarah Burton’s album is also for you.

Teresa Lee

Brother Bird's album, Brother Bird, is a great listen. I'm a big fan of slower songs, so this album is perfectly paced for me. The songs included in the album are all very peaceful and relaxed. Listening to the lyrics, it is evident that the group is not afraid to be raw or vulnerable. My favorite song from the album, "Cloudy Collection," is very calm and is nice to listen to. I would definitely recommend Brother Bird to someone who needs more music to study to.

Jordan Schreiber

Sarah Louise’s “Nighttime Birds and Morning Sounds” is an acoustic, psychedelic, and experimental album. The versatile eight song album will automatically transport you into a state of tranquility with Louise’s use of angelic harmonies and simplistic tones. By layering and looping effects, Louise creates a perfect stage to show off her guitar skills and especially her picking abilities in the song “R Mountain”. According to Louise’s Spotify bio, the entirety of her album is based around the nature that surrounds her North Carolina home. Chirping birds and the low hum of strings bring that idea of nature to life, allowing this album to bring a sense of peace to its listeners. This album can best be described as both intriguing and soothing. If you are searching for an album to lay back, dream to, or create to, this album will certainly spark the imagination.

Teresa Lee

The Collection's album Entropy was a pleasant surprise to me. I am not usually a big folk music/indie music fan, but I really enjoyed this album. It's very relaxed and has a calm tone, which made it really good music to listen to while studying. My favorite song from the album, "Beautiful Life" is really upbeat and put me in a better mood. After listening to this album, I even found myself listening to some of their other music. I would definitely recommend Entropy to someone who needs a morale boost.