As a small business owner or creative entrepreneur, you most likely spend a lot of your time working from home or in a studio.
If you've transitioned from working in an office or group space, adjusting from the buzz of a working environment to the silence of your own company can be a bit weird to get used to at first. Having music on in the background makes such a difference to your working atmosphere. It definitely breaks up the silence and can really impact the way that you work.
I personally can not sit in silence! Even if I'm working on something that I'm really concentrating on, I still have to have some LoFi or Classical music on in the background. I'm also really into Pan Pipe music for concentration. Listening to music while working can massively affect your mood, productivity and motivation.
But I'm sure like most of us, you've had those times when you just don't know what to put on and Spotify just isn't delivering the goods. Let's be honest, finding the perfect playlist isn't always as easy as you'd like! There are so many options out there and they can quite often be so repetitive. So, to keep you inspired, here's a list of some awesome WFH playlists that should keep you motivated and inspired throughout every single mood.
There's a mix for all kinds of moods because, let's be honest, no day as a freelancer is ever the same. So these have got you covered from when you're flat out working like a machine, to the times that you're completely out of motivation and need to get pumped up, right through to the times that your focus just isn't there and you stare at your work blankly. These playlists have got you!
Afro Funky Vibes
Listen to when:
You're feeling flat, uninspired, bored and in need of a complete mood boost.
Featuring:
Amadou & Mariam - Senegal Fast Food Pongo - Uwa
Oumou Sangaré - Mogoya
Songhoy Blues - Sahara
Little Simz, Obongjayar - Point & Kill
Falle Nioke - Mounemouma
Hugh Masekela and Toni Allen - Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be the Same)
Ebo Taylor - Love & Death
Australian Acoustic
Listen to when:
You're needing some chilled vibes, a bit of a sunshine hit, and some surfy wanderlust feels.
Featuring:
Jordy Maxwell - Blue Eyes
Nick Cunningham - Dark Blue Sweater
Jack Botts - Home to You
Ziggy Alberts - Runaway
Joel Legget - Give It to the Ocean
Dusty Boots - To the Sea
Jesse Taylor - Coastline
Tay Oskee - Floating
Autumn Leaves
Listen to when:
The ultimate Autumn playlist. Listen when the leaves are falling outside, you've got a pumpkin latte in hand and a scented candle lit.
Featuring:
Iron & Wine - Autumn Town Leaves
Coldplay - Everglow
Vancouver Sleep Clinic - Collapse
Woodlock - Forever Ago
Flo Perlin - Baghdad
Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version)
George Ogilvie - October
Julianna Laine - Tofino
Belle Mixtape
Listen to when:
When you feel like you need a bit of upbeat dancy vibes but you're not in a full-blown party mood. Think Summer Ibiza Sunset sessions.
Featuring:
Petit Biscuit - Sunset Lover
Milky Chance - Stolen Dance
Kyla la Grance, Kygo - Cut Your Teeth
Seinabo Sey - Younger
CHVRCHES - Recover
The Naked & Famous - Young Blood
Matt Simons - Catch & Release (Remix)
Husbands - Dream
Heavenly
Listen to when:
You need some real ethereal chill vibes, like the feeling of the ultimate relaxing bubble bath, surrounded by candles, a glass of wine in hand.
Featuring:
Novo Amor - Carry You
AURORA - Half the World Away
Manchester Orchestra - I Know How to Speak
HAIM - Hallelujah
RY X - YaYaYa
The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build a Home
Billie Marten - La Lune
Bon Iver - Towers
Home Office
Listen to when:
You're super indecisive on what mood you're in but know you just need some decent music, this one has got a bit of everything.
Featuring:
Nada Surf - Always Love
Slade - Everday
beabadoobee - Cologne
Cat Stevens - Father & Son
Bruce Springsteen - If I Was The Priest
Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
Lorde - Buzzcut Season
Self Esteem - I Do This All the Time
Irie
Listen to when:
You wish you were on a beach in the Caribbean dancing barefoot in the sand to reggae and living your best Island life.
Featuring:
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
Koffee - Raggamuffin
H.E.R. - Do To Me
Skip Marley, Bob Marley - How Could You
Chronixx - Smile Jamaica
Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop
Lila Iké - Sweet Inspiration
Collie Buddz - Love & Reggae
Lofi Lovin'
Listen to when:
Concentration just isn't coming and you need some background calming lofi beats to keep you focused.
Featuring:
Bonobo - Cirrus
Sol Rising - Shine Bright
Hi Rollaz - Lazy
Moochie Sway - Lift Off
Past Palms - Rainwater
Ninna Hall - Solar Winds
Seekae - Void
Another One - Nightcap
Soul Train
Listen to when:
You're ready for that sweet soul Sunday feel, tap your toes, sing along and be shmoozed by some of the greats.
Featuring:
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - The Night
Sam & Dave - Hold On, I'm Comin'
The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart of Mine
Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song
Candi Staton - Nights On Broadway
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home to Me
Percy Sledge - You Really Got a Hold on Me
Wave Days
Listen to when:
You'd much rather be out on a surf trip chasing waves, somewhere warm, with saltwater and sunshine on your face. A bit of surf rock sunshine.
Featuring:
Coast Modern - Dive
Rainbow Kitten Surprise - First Class
Moon Taxi - Morocco
The Drums - Days
Surf Curse - Freaks
Day Wave - Gone
Matt Maeson - Hallucinogenics
Glass Animals - Poplar St.
I hope you find what you're looking for here. Please let me know which is your favourite, or if you have any recommendations for me!
L x
Creative Virtual Assistant