The study beat genre has been picking up the pace recently, becoming very popular globally. British musician Simon Drago’s tune Espresso is another wonderful addition to the scene.

By Jane Howkins

Espresso starts out sounding almost like a classical piece of music, featuring some pretty piano melodies. A clean guitar line is soon added, mixing well with the piano to create something a little more jazzy. The percussion is added soon afterwards, although it’s quite slow at times, adding a steady beat to the tune. It’s a really positive sounding piece of music, perfect for relaxing to whilst working or studying. If that sounds like your bag, you can find the track here: