The Guide Playlist: Top 5 songs that define quiet listening this week

In My Room by Chance Pena

Fireflies by Owl City

Light, playful, and soft, this is a one-hit wonder by the American composer Adam Young that predates, and outlives, the curation phenomenon.

Arrogant Boy by Deep Purple

British rock anthem makers Deep Purple hit it out of the park with the first single from the upcoming album SLAT! We're jamming to Roger Glover's bassline on the track. Safe to say, the veteran bassist behind Smoke On The Water still has the groove in him.

The Night We Met by Lord Huron

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It's never a bad time to revisit this haunting folk track with gentle guitar riffs, atmospheric production and deeply nostalgic lyrics that create a tender, reflective mood.

In My Room by Chance Pena

This slow intimate indie-folk ballad that pairs soft acoustic melodies with a quiet, confessional atmosphere has been playing on loop in our playlist.

Chelsea Hotel #2 by Leonard Cohen

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The stripped-down and personal folk rock ballad takes its lyrics directly from Leonard Cohen's eponymous poem. The song about the poet's fleeting romance in New York's Chelsea Hotel is a bittersweet reflection on love and vulnerability.