Lofi Girl: Your Brain's Calm, Focused Multiverse
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People Mentioned
- Kevin Weilerwites (PhD student at the University of California Santa Cruz) - His personal experience with ADHD and discovery of Lo Fi Girl led to his academic study of parasocial relationships and the influence of non-human agents in live streaming.
- Emily Heap (Marketing specialist and makeup artist from Cleveland) - A fan of Lo Fi Girl who shared her personal experience with the channel and its impact on her focus, particularly as someone with ADD.
- Dimitri (French producer) - The mysterious and anonymous creator of the Lo Fi Hip Hop Radio YouTube channel, also known as Lo Fi Girl.
- Dr. Concetta Tomaino (Connie from the Bronx) (Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, board-certified music therapist) - A pioneer in music therapy who explained how music engages the brain and can entrain brain rhythms, particularly for individuals with ADHD.
- Oliver Sacks (Late British neurologist) - Mentioned as a close friend and colleague of Dr. Tomaino, known for his work on the brain.
- Antonio aka Mondo Loops (Full-time producer based in Northwest England) - A musician who creates Lo Fi Hip Hop and chill hop, discussing how the Lo Fi Girl platform helped launch his career and supports independent artists financially.
Organizations & Institutions
- University of California Santa Cruz - Where Kevin Weilerwites is a PhD student.
- Institute for Music and Neurologic Function - Co-founded by Dr. Concetta Tomaino, focusing on music therapy.
Websites & Online Resources
- Lo Fi Hip Hop Radio - Beats to Study Relax to (YouTube Channel) - The main subject of the episode, featuring a 24/7 live stream of instrumental Lo Fi Hip Hop music with an animated girl studying.
- Synthwave Radio - Beats to Chill or Game to (YouTube Channel) - A spin-off channel from Lo Fi Girl, featuring Lo Fi Boy and synthwave music for gaming and chilling.
- WebMD - Referenced for its definition and description of ADHD.
- Spotify - Mentioned as a platform where Mondo Loops' music is available, and how artists are compensated per stream.
- Apple Music - Mentioned as a streaming service where artists can earn revenue.
- "The man studying next to me" (South Korean YouTube channel) - A popular channel featuring a person live-streaming themselves studying, offering a human equivalent to the Lo Fi Girl concept.
Other Resources
- Adult Swim - Referenced as a late-night alternative programming block on Cartoon Network, known for its distinct vibe, music (including hip hop artists and bump tracks), and animation style, which influenced the aesthetic of Lo Fi music channels.
- "1 A.M. Study Sessions" (Compilation album) - An album released by the Lo Fi Girl label featuring music from various artists, including Mondo Loops.