eveSleep reveal the best music to fall asleep to – featuring Rhianna & Taylor Swift

Listening to Noah Cyrus, Taylor Swift or Rhianna could set you up for a great night’s sleep, according to a surprising study by online mattress brand, eveSleep.

The brand has revealed the most soothing songs to fall asleep to, as listening to music is found to be one of the most popular ways to help Brits drift off.

The brand analysed thousands of songs to discover the world’s best sounds to fall asleep to after a recent eveSleep poll found that 64% of Brits regularly struggle to fall asleep and almost three quarters of the nation pledged in 2024 to find a better and more relaxing sleep routine to help them unwind.

The full press release is below and , and eveSleep has compiled a Top Ten playlist on Spotify of the results of the research.

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SOUND SLUMBER: eveSleep reveal the most soothing songs to fall asleep to, as listening to music is found to be one of the most popular ways to help Brits drift off

eveSleep compiles playlist of Top Ten most popular songs and soundtracks to send you to the land of nod

• 64% of Brits regularly have trouble falling asleep, with three quarters actively looking for ways to relax and unwind before bed
• Online mattress brand analysed thousands of popular tracks to find the perfect sleep music based on popularity, beats per minute, genre and lyrics
• Noah Cyrus’s ‘July’, Taylor Swift’s ‘Exile’, ’Brahms Lullaby’and Rihanna’s ‘Same Ol Mistakes’ came out top of Brits’ music to help you sleep
• Popular genres to fall asleep to include Alternative Indie, Pop, and Hip Hop / R&B
• Listening to sleep music more popular than having a hot bath or drinking camomile tea to help fall asleep

Listening to Noah Cyrus, Taylor Swift or Rhianna could set you up for a great night’s sleep, according to a surprising study by online mattress brand, eveSleep.

The brand analysed thousands of songs to discover the world’s best sounds to fall asleep to, with the results revealing that Noah Cyrus’ gentle acoustic track ‘July’, which had over 985m listens is the most soothing song overall.  The calming lyrics of Taylor Swift’s ‘Exile’ – which had over 760m listens – was the second-best track for those needing a good night’s kip, and a song by alternative indie band, Cigarettes After Sex came in third.

The classic Brahms Lullaby, and natural sounds of rainfall also proved popular as relaxing sleep music with over a billion listens between them.

Almost 100 sleep specific playlists and thousands of songs on them were scoured by the sleep boffins at eve, who worked their data magic to curate the 42 minute long top ten playlist based on listenership numbers, whilst also ensuring the tunes met sleep science criteria such as the right bpm (beats per minute), genre and lyrics.

The results come after a recent eveSleep poll found that 64% of Brits regularly struggle to fall asleep and almost three quarters of the nation pledged in 2024 to find a better and more relaxing sleep routine to help them unwind. As a result, listening to music is one of the most popular ways for Brits to nod off, with 36% of the nation preferring it to having a hot bath (28%) or drinking camomile tea (11%).

According to experts, listening to music before bed can help reduce the level of the stress hormone cortisol, leading you to fall asleep faster and benefit from a more restorative sleep too[1].  Scientists cite that songs between 60-80 beats per minute as the best to listen to due to their soothing rhythms.

The most popular Sleep playlist tune on the streaming platform is ‘July’ by lesser known Cyrus sister, Noah. The two and a half minute long track is typical of the acoustic genre, featuring emotional lyrics and a soothing melody, both of which are proven by science to alleviate stress and promote relaxation.  Whilst Taylor Swift’s songs usually tend to be faster, about 108 bpm, the Eras tour hit maker’s 2020 collab with Bon Iver, ‘Exile’ follows a relaxing pulse which our bodies naturally align with.

Unsurprisingly, classical music also features on the playlist in the form of the original Sleep song, Brahms Lullaby. Scientists cite that classical tunes can help slow the pulse and decrease levels of stress hormones, mimicking a sleepy state with a slower heart rate, slower breathing and lower blood pressure.

Sounds of nature, such as rainfall and jungles are also not to be dismissed, as these are amongst some of the most popular in Spotify’s Sleep genre. These natural sounds (as opposed to artificial sounds) help the body relax by lowering adrenaline, signalling to the brain they are non-threatening and allowing you to slowly drift off.

Lisa Richards, Head of Marketing for eveSleep said: “At eveSleep, we understand that it’s not just about the mattress, but your sleep routine too, and drifting off to the right tunes can contribute to a great night’s sleep. We are proud to present our eveSleep Well Slept playlist, which has been carefully curated from our research to find the most popular music to help you unwind and drift off as part of your bedtime routine. So, whether you prefer classical, pop, or even some gentle rock, you can rest easy knowing the perfect mix has been made to send you off into a sound slumber.” 

The full eveSleep playlist includes:

You can read more about the science behind sleep music on the eveSleep website, and the eveSleep Well Slept playlist is now available to listen to or download from eveSleep’s profile on Spotify.