Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching which can spur feelings of either anticipation or loneliness. If you’re feeling the latter, this mix is for you. Whether you’re on your couch digging into a pint of ice cream or cooking yourself a romantic dinner for one, put on this mix and open up Yik Yak on your phone (or computer!) to grumble with the rest of the single Yakkers.

It’s December. That means winter break is approaching! But what is this standing in your way? The dreaded, unavoidable final exam week. We here at Yik Yak HQ want to make this stressful time for students easier or at least a little less unpleasant. So we asked our friend Niklas Ibach to create this soothing study mix for those of you grinding it out at the library.

For this month’s Escape to Everest, we’re honored to bring you an exclusive mix from StéLouse (pronounced ‘stay-loose’). This Denver producer also known as Ross Ryan, is an electronic music producer who creates a completely unique auditory experience with his genre defying sound. Since establishing the StéLouse brand in fall 2013, Ryan has championed the genre of what has been widely referred to as “future bass” with his sonically diverse productions.

 Best friends do everything together. Matt Halper and Eli Sones are no different. These two L.A. natives have been best friends since seventh grade when they met in middle school. The duo “Two Friends” was formed during their senior year of high school. They ended up going to two different schools—Matt to Stanford and Eli to Vanderbilt. After 4 years, both have graduated and started pursuing music full-time.

Life can be fast-paced. It seems like summer just started, but here we are now, back at school for the fall semester already. It’s important to slow down, step away, and not let the whirlwind of responsibilities, assignments, and deadlines weigh you down. That’s where music comes in. 

We are excited to bring you our monthly guest mix series Escape to Everest, the perfect getaway from all that life will hurl at you.