The air quality in Chengdu today is rough.

The AQI is sitting at 161, giving everything a dystopian haze.

Looking out the window, it's a bleak scene.

But do you know what pairs perfectly with this moody vibe?

Jamming out to some John Carpenter tunes.

I'm a huge fan of his discography, and my favorite is the Assault on Precinct 13 soundtrack album.

His Lost Themes album (VOL I), in particular, is perfect for days like this.

It's got that same ominous, atmospheric quality as his movie scores, but without being tied to any visuals. The tracks just bleed vintage - pulsing bass, eerie pads, the whole nine yards.

That's exactly the vibe I'm feeling stuck inside on an afternoon like this.