What Do You Listen To While You Work?
This is a question that comes up a lot when I visit schools and teen groups, and I never quite know what to say. I don’t usually listen to anything while I work – it breaks my concentration. Maybe it’s simply another piece in a long list of evidence that I am secretly a 80 year-old man. Or maybe I’m too easily distracted. Or maybe I’m normal? Beats me.
In any case, when I have something playing, I typically listen to music when I work (complete albums, please! No playlists or shuffling), and podcasts during workouts or traveling. Here’s a taste of what I’ve been loving:
Music
From the Top of Willamette Mountain Joshua James, 2012
Nebraska Bruce Springsteen, 1982
Be the Void Dr. Dog, 2012
All Delighted People EP Sufjan Stevens, 2010
Have One on Me Joanna Newsom, 2010
Love This Giant David Byrne + St Vincent, 2012
Podcasts
Your Dreams My Nightmaresย – Artist Sam Weber interviews creators
The Mothย – True stories told live
This American Lifeย – Mostly true stories of everyday people
Inkstuds – Comics- and illustration-related interviews with creators
What Do YOU Like To Listen To?
I’m always on the lookout for great music, stories, and podcasts. Post below if you’re listening to something good.
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