Dion Lewis was trying to make the best out of a difficult situation. Last August, when a storm left his Chicago neighborhood without electricity for a week, he improvised. Lewis had recently created a ...

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.

Lo-fi music has transformed from a DIY underground sound into a global cultural and economic force, blending nostalgic imperfection with digital accessibility. It’s now a soundtrack for studying, ...