Struggling to sleep? Data reveals the 10 songs that beat insomnia 

• A new study has curated a list of songs designed to aid insomnia  
• The study used Spotify data to uncover which songs are most often used to facilitate a deep sleep 

• Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex is the number one song for preventing restless nights 

• The ranking includes tracks from artists Coldplay, Bon Iver and Mitski  

New research has revealed the songs most often used by Spotify listeners to fall asleep to, with Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex taking the top spot.  

The experts at BedKingdom.co.uk analysed public Spotify playlists featuring terms like ‘falling asleep’ and ‘napping’ in their titles. The songs that appeared most frequently were deemed the best songs to help combat insomnia. 

At number one is Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex, appearing in 236 playlists. The track is from the band’s self-titled debut album and is most often found in playlists featuring the phrase ‘falling asleep,’ with 24 appearances under this term. 

Second is The Night We Met by Lord Huron, with 206 playlist appearances. The ballad gained popularity after its inclusion on the TV show 13 Reasons Why.  

In third is My Love Mine All Mine by Mitski, which features in 193 playlists. Released in 2023, the tune is most often found in playlists with ‘napping’ or ‘snoozing’ in the title, as it appears 21 times under each term.  

Tying fourth is Space Song by Beach House and Sparks by Coldplay, with 189 playlist features for each. Space Song occurred in playlists titled ‘falling asleep’ 21 times, whereas 24-year-old Sparks appeared in playlists under titled this 27 times. 

Sunsetz by Cigarettes After Sex is fifth, with 186 playlist features. Released in 2017, the song appears across playlists labelled ‘falling asleep’ 20 times. 

Placing seventh is K by Cigarettes After Sex, with 182 playlist appearances. With four features across the top ten songs – meaning 40% of the best tracks for sleep are by Cigarettes After Sex – they could be the best band to bust insomnia.  

Eighth is rises the moon by Liana Flores, which features in 181 playlists. The indie-folk track appears in playlists titled ‘dozing off’ 21 times.  

Je te laisserai des mots by Patrick Watson is in nineth with 178 playlist features. The heartfelt ballad appears in playlists labelled ‘falling asleep’ 27 times.  

At number ten is Rosyln by Bon Iver and St. Vincent, which appears in 167 playlists. The song, released in 2009 as a part of the Twilight soundtrack, features in playlists with the term ‘falling asleep’ 24 times. 

Cry by Cigarettes After Sex is eleventh, with 143 playlist appearances. The Texas band’s fourth song on the list features in playlists titled ‘falling asleep’ 16 times.  

Ashley Hainsworth from BedKingdom.co.uk commented on the findings, saying: “Shockingly, statistics show that 1 in 5 people in the UK aren’t getting enough sleep. Multiple factors may be behind this, but stress is typically a huge cause of insomnia. 

“Without adequate sleep, you may experience numerous side effects such as a weakened immune system, low mood and difficulty remembering things – so it’s important to establish a healthy sleep routine as soon as possible.  

“Luckily, music is an excellent source of stress relief, and with the popularity of streaming services, many people can access a wide range of music for a small price. Hopefully, this curated song selection will comfort those struggling to rest.”  

For more information, visit Bedkingdom.co.uk.

FAQs

What is the best song to help you sleep?

According to the Spotify playlist data analysed in the study, Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex was the most frequently featured song, appearing in 236 sleep-related playlists.

Which songs are most popular for falling asleep?

The most popular songs included Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex, The Night We Met by Lord Huron, My Love Mine All Mine by Mitski, Space Song by Beach House and Sparks by Coldplay.

Which band appears most often in the sleep song ranking?

Cigarettes After Sex appears most frequently, with four songs included in the ranking: Apocalypse, Sunsetz, K and Cry.

Can music help with insomnia?

Music may help some people relax and create a calming bedtime routine. However, the effect varies between individuals and music should not be considered a guaranteed treatment for insomnia.

What Cigarettes After Sex songs are popular in sleep playlists?

The ranking includes Apocalypse, Sunsetz, K and Cry by Cigarettes After Sex.

What was the most popular song in Spotify sleep playlists?

Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex was the most frequently featured song in the Spotify playlist analysis, with 236 appearances.

What music is good for falling asleep?

The study found that songs such as Apocalypse, The Night We Met, My Love Mine All Mine, Space Song and Sparks were frequently included in playlists created for sleeping, napping and relaxing.