/** * @see http://somafm.com/ */ if (is_playing('somafm', array('Beat Blender', 'Digitalis', 'Cliqhop'))) $productivity++;
When it comes to musical accompaniment for coding or really any work that requires focus, I can never find anything better than SomaFM, a network of listener-supported internet radio stations. Many of them are low-lyrics or no-lyrics, and all are chill and contemplative in their different ways. Also no ads, just the occasional beg for donations.
In addition to the iTunes-compatible streams they also have apps for iOS and even Mac (I usually use the Mac one, though it’s got some bugs).
Some days I wonder why I don’t get anything done, other days I remember to turn on SomaFM. Here are my favorite stations (descriptions from the SomaFM site):
Drone Zone
Served best chilled, safe with most medications. Atmospheric textures with minimal beats.
Digitalis
Digitally affected analog rock to calm the agitated heart.
cliqhop idm
Blips’n’beeps backed mostly w/beats. Intelligent Dance Music.
Beat Blender
A late night blend of deep-house and downtempo chill.