*Think about Joni Mitchell*

Some people may find they need upbeat music to get through a study session, but we aren’t against a little sad studying every now and then. Bringing you a flow of low-beat (and kinda depressing) tunes, Amateur DJ Courtney Couillard provides you with a little less than an hour’s worth of music.

• Dreams, Fleetwood Mac– There was no way that I was going to make a low-beat playlist without a little Stevie Nicks. “Dreams” will take you right into relaxation mode and remind you to dream about the impending winter break freedom. As Stevie says, “when the rain washes you clean (of exams), you’ll know.”
• Myth, Beach House– Beach House is pretty much a staple to any sad study session—just ask the workers at Joe considering it’s always on.
• Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell– I prefer to ugly cry to this song à la Karen in Love Actually when I need a study break.
• Waiting Game, Banks– Banks is kind of like the female version of The Weeknd. She makes you feel sad about life but also weirdly turned on.
• Sober, Childish Gambino– Allow Donald Glover to pick the beat up just a little bit while telling you about how he’ll never be sober following his breakup (kind of like you when you finish your last exam.)
• NYC Baby, Karen O– Even though you haven’t left campus in a week, we are still in New York. Just a reminder.
• So Many Details, Toro y Moi– Because your professor is asking you to remember far too many details for the ID section of their final.
• Cherry Wine (Live), Hozier– Guys, listen to Hozier beyond just “Take Me to Church.” His voice will soothe you into a deep nap if you’re not careful.
• Tokyo, Lianna La Havas– While Lianna is out of her mind alone in Tokyo, you’re probably out of your mind alone in a Butler bathroom stall. Embrace it.
• Art Deco, Lana Del Rey– I had to incorporate the Sad Queen herself somewhere in this playlist.
• Montezuma, Fleet Foxes– Hey! Did you know that a guy from Fleet Foxes went to Columbia at one point?
• Manchester, Kishi Bashi– Just listen to this one. It’ll cheer you up after I just made you listen to a lot of sad songs.