Lo-fi

Lo-fi music, short for "low fidelity," is a genre characterized by intentional imperfections in recording—such as background hiss, vinyl crackle, slight detuning, or ambient noise—that create a warm, nostalgic, and unpolished sound. Often built on relaxed hip-hop beats, jazz chords, and sampled melodies, it emphasizes a mellow, introspective atmosphere. Commonly associated with study or chill-out playlists, lo-fi values emotional texture and coziness over pristine production, inviting listeners into a comforting, imperfect sonic space.