🚀🎶 Artemis II Crew Is Listening To Music In Space — And Somehow It’s Better Than Your Morning Playlist
we’re waking people up in space now with curated playlists.
NASA just revealed the official Artemis II wake-up playlist, giving us a glimpse into what four astronauts are listening to while casually orbiting the moon like it’s just another Tuesday commute.
Now, whether you’re fully bought into the whole “space travel is amazing” narrative or you lean a little more skeptical — we’ll keep it grounded here:
The music? That part is very real. And honestly… pretty solid.
🎧 The Soundtrack To Zero Gravity Mornings
The Artemis II crew — Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch — have been selecting songs to kick off each day aboard the Orion spacecraft.
This isn’t new either. NASA’s been doing this for decades, because even astronauts need something better than an alarm clock screaming at them.
Here’s what’s been making the cut so far:
- “Sleepyhead” — Young & Sick
- “Green Light” — John Legend & André 3000 (Billboard Hot 100 hit)
- “In a Daydream” — Freddy Jones Band
- “Pink Pony Club” — Chappell Roan (Hot 100 Top 5 hit)
- “Working Class Heroes (Work)” — CeeLo Green
- “Good Morning” — Mandisa & TobyMac
- “Tokyo Drifting” — Glass Animals & Denzel Curry
Yes… that means somewhere out there, floating beyond Earth, someone is waking up to “Tokyo Drifting.”
Let that process for a second.
🎤 Artists Reacting Like… Wait, What?
Naturally, the artists themselves are losing their minds over this.
Denzel Curry reacted with the kind of energy you’d expect when you find out your music is literally in space, while Glass Animals called it one of the coolest things that’s ever happened to them.
Which feels fair.
Because let’s be honest — getting added to a playlist is cool.
Getting added to a playlist in space is a different level entirely.
🌌 A Slightly Grounded Take On The Whole Thing
Look… space missions, moon trips, all of it — it’s a lot to wrap your head around depending on how you look at it.
But we’re not here to debate physics or start conspiracy threads that spiral out of control at 2am.
We’re here for the music.
And the idea that even in the most extreme environments imaginable, people still rely on songs to set the tone for their day? That part actually makes sense.
Music travels. Apparently… farther than we thought.
🎶 Why This Actually Matters
This playlist isn’t just a fun headline.
It’s a reminder that music connects people everywhere — even in places most of us will never physically experience.
From indie vibes to hip-hop to pop anthems, the Artemis II crew didn’t go niche. They went human.
And that’s what makes it interesting.
📱 Stay Connected To Music Here On Earth
While astronauts are building playlists in orbit, you can discover what’s happening right now closer to home.
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Because you don’t need a rocket to find great music.
