If Mix 106.5 has had even a small hand in keeping you sane during the pandemic, we're thrilled about that.
A new survey found 81% of Americans have used music to help cope with the added stress of the lockdown. And 85% said listening to music while driving puts them in a better mood.
Here are five more quick stats from the survey:
1. The average American is listening to an extra 38 minutes of music a day right now.
2. Listening to music is the #1 way we like to de-stress in general. 58% said it's their go-to coping mechanism. Our top five are music, books, exercise, TV or movies, and talking to a friend.
3. 79% said music also makes them more productive. And 49% said it helps them sleep better.
4. 39% of us have created a "self-isolation playlist" during the pandemic to help us get through it.
5. And 8 in 10 Americans can't imagine living in a world without music.