Sweatpants, a good book, your favorite warm drink and some music to mellow out to: These are the necessities for any given rainy day. While it may seem like a downer that the sun is M.I.A., gray clouds have taken over the sky and outdoor activities have become a thing of the past, take it as an opportunity to relax and reflect as the raindrops hit the pavement.
Lucky for you, Billboard has handpicked 27 songs by current hitmakers, up-and-comers, and musical legends alike to add to your rainy-day playlist. From chill wave electronic tracks like Medasin’s remix of Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still,” to guitar driven numbers like Led Zeppelin’s “The Rain Song,” to ambient tunes like SZA’s “Good Days,” there is something on this list for every kind of music fan.
Whether the dreary day has you thinking about your future or reminiscing on your past, queue up these calming tracks to further that cozy feeling.