These days, Slack and other professional communication software is as ubiquitous as email.

This means that when something changes, its a Big Deal.

Well, it turns out… me.

We asked Slack why it plays smooth jazz in lonely Huddles

It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

I couldnt let the mystery of Slacks mall jazz expulsion lie.

So, friends, thats exactly what I did.

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In fact, I just rang up Anna Niess, Slacks Senior Staff Product Designer.

Bet all those hardboiled detectives wish they could solve their quandaries as simply.

The first question I put to Niess was a simple one…why?

Slack Huddles notification

Many people multitask while using Huddles and auditory signals are an important way of grabbing someones attention.

Niess didnt mention immaculate vibes, but Im certain we were both thinking it.

The track itself also has an interesting history.

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(Did I mention the game failed?)

What if I want some blastbeats or death metal to signal that Im alone in a Slack Huddle?

Sadly, Niess simply told me the team will take this into consideration.

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