Top 10 Music Artists to Listen to While Studying

K.S. Chithra

Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

I studied and passed my university entrance exams while listening to her.

Bethel Music

The instruments used and overall genre of music produced by Bethel promotes focus. I studied and passed my university entrance exams listening to them.

Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's lineup includes lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and touring drummer Andrew Tolman.... read more

Songs such as Radioactive, I'm So Sorry, and Friction are good for getting things done quickly. Songs like Smoke and Mirrors, The Unknown, and Nothing Left To Say/Rocks are good for focusing and doing things diligently. Then there is Dream to just make you sob and forget what you were thinking about.

I love songs like Polaroid, Friction, Amsterdam, and Radioactive!

David Hodges

Evanescence

Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1994 by singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. The group rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their debut studio album Fallen (2003), which included the hit singles Bring Me to Life and My Immortal... read more

Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin is an American alternative metal band formed in 1999. Vocalist Benjamin Burnley has remained the only constant member of the group. The band's former lineup included musicians such as Chad Szeliga on drums, Aaron Fink on guitar, and Mark Klepaski on bass.... read more

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd are an English progressive rock band formed in 1965 in London, England. They gained international acclaim with their innovative, conceptual music blending progressive rock and psychedelia. The classic lineup included Syd Barrett (vocals and guitar), David Gilmour (vocals and guitar), Nick... read more

I find it very hard to listen to heavy metal while concentrating the mind so this list is kind of awkward to me. However, studying while listening to Pink Floyd is something I can really relate to.

No matter what the subject or assignment is, Pink Floyd has always helped me stay focused and get it done.

I find myself asking, "What Shall I Do?" when trying to study. Then I realize, "Oh yeah, I listen to Pink Floyd!"

Skillet

Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1996. The band has released multiple albums and is known for its energetic live performances and crossover success in both Christian and mainstream rock markets. Skillet's lineup has included founding members John Cooper and... read more

One of the few rock bands in the 2010s. Honestly, rock is my favorite genre of music. Go Skillet!

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace is a Canadian post-grunge and alternative rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario, in 1992. The original lineup consisted of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. Initially named Groundswell, the band changed its... read more

Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer. She presents choreographed violin performances both live and in music videos on her self-titled YouTube channel, which she launched in 2007. Stirling is known for blending classical violin with electronic dance music... read more

Lindsey is by far the best music for studying!

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Blink-182

Blink‑182 is an American pop‑punk band formed in 1992. The original lineup featured Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), and Scott Raynor (drums). Raynor was replaced in 1998 by Travis Barker. The band rose to mainstream success with the album Enema of the State and has released... read more

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Tool

Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in 1990.

The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences and for their... read more

Tool is like a musical math lesson from Danny Carey himself. Lateralus helped me remember the Fibonacci sequence in math class. Also, 46 and 2 helped me remember the number of chromosomes a human has (46 in case you were wondering).

Tool's music is made to make the brain work. The perfect synchronization between the instruments is just perfect to understand how the body works. Medicine Student from Chile.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter, born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a Faith Hill documentary. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager and, after signing with RCA Records, began... read more

She is so cool. I studied my math by singing her song Bad Blood and she helped me get full marks!

Tay Tay is the best. She should be number one!

Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Their most critically acclaimed period is widely considered to be from 1983 to 1989, during which they released landmark albums like Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere... read more

Coldplay

Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. The group includes Chris Martin (lead vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals). Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

Radiohead

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway, and Ed O'Brien.

Known for their experimentation and sonic evolution, they rose to international prominence with OK Computer and continued... read more

OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, and In Rainbows are all classics and are just the perfect albums to study to!

Queen

Queen is an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar). Before Queen, May and Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury, a fan... read more

Queen's music is absolutely legendary and I think that a playlist of their ballads is perfect for relaxing and or studying.

Green Day

Green Day are an American pop punk and punk rock band formed in East Bay, California, in 1987. The core members are Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), and Tré Cool (drums), with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop punk, and alternative rock, drawing... read more

Green Day is good for anything, studying, casual listening, literally anything. I can't recommend good songs, because they are all AMAZING!

Yes. When I do my homework or study while listening to Green Day, I get it done no problem and also find that very little time has passed!

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, widely dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" and regarded as a pivotal cultural icon of the 20th century. His energetic musical interpretation and provocative performance style, bridging racial music traditions in a shifting era, both fueled his fame... read more

The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

They make some very solid music. What does that even mean, haha? Right now, I'm listening to Eleanor Rigby on the Revolver album, one of my favorite albums, and one that I find helps me to concentrate.

The Beatles are sort of the musical answer to most things, I find.

Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), Emily Armstrong (vocals), and Colin Brittain (drums). Linkin Park... read more

A Thousand Suns is the best album to listen to when you're studying.

Muse

Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The members are Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, keyboards), Dom Howard (drums, percussion), and Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals). They have won numerous awards, including five MTV Europe Music Awards... read more

Muse often gets me through studying. Great music.

Dream Theater

Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1985 under the name "Majesty," later changing it to Dream Theater. The original lineup consisted of John Petrucci (guitar), John Myung (bass), and Mike Portnoy (drums).... read more

For effective studying and not having to worry about choosing songs every five minutes, Dream Theater is great. They also offer lengthy instrumental breaks which are helpful for studying.

Bastille

Bastille is an English indie pop band formed in London in 2010. It began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, who later expanded it into a full band. The group currently consists of Dan Smith, Kyle Simmons (keyboards, bass, backing vocals), Will Farquarson (bass, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals... read more

Bryan Adams

Bryan Guy Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist, and activist. He gained international fame with hits such as Summer of '69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You. Adams is also known for his humanitarian efforts and has been involved in various... read more

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. The founding lineup included Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, and Jeff Ament. The band is best known for its debut album Ten, which features the hit singles "Even Flow," "Black," and "Jeremy," and was named after basketball... read more