The evolution of the lo-fi genre: from subculture to productivity tool

The lo-fi, an abbreviation of "low fidelity", was originally a pejorative term referring to recordings of low sound quality, often marked by imperfections such as breath, parasitic noises or performance errors. Yet, this style has evolved over the decades, moving from a marker of music counterculture to a soundtrack that is essential for working or studying. How did this change occur? Let's dive into history and the transformation of the lo-fi.