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title: Playlists & Podcasts To Spark Creativity & Focus
description: How do you concentrate & get creative? We’ve got a list of creative-inducing playlists and podcasts to help you have fun, focus, and tackle that work.
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# [Playlists & Podcasts To Spark Creativity & Focus](https://creative.artisantalent.com/playlists-podcasts-to-spark-creativity)

 Written by [Artisan](https://creative.artisantalent.com/author/artisan) | Aug 17, 2021 2:15:00 PM

In the spirit of keeping your summer chill and productive, we thought it’d be super helpful to curate some fun and motivational playlists to help you stay focused. Have more suggestions? Reach out and [tell us on our IG](https://www.instagram.com/artisantalent/)! Grab your headphones, people, and let’s get creative. 

**Chill-Time Remedies****  
****Best for:** When you’re feeling a little overwhelmed and need to focus on one task at a time. 

**Elements:** Ambient Grooves, Keys, Strings, Instrumentals

**For Fans Of (FFO): **Four Tet, Helios, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Beverly Glenn-Copeland

**The Playlists:**

1. [Two-Thousand And Seventeen Radio](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8SBhVHRkwO1w?si=132b93f669534d4d)
2. [Deep Focus](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZeKCadgRdKQ?si=d5740a21dbe14f65)
3. [Chill Out Music](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX32oVqaQE8BM?si=0883b3548f704abb)

**Beats to Keep you in Gear**

**Best for: **When you need something a little more upbeat but not too distracting.

**Elements: **Electronic Beats, Loops, House, Funk, Hip-Hop

**FFO: **Giorgio Moroder, Powder, J Dilla, Liquid Liquid

**The Playlists:**

1. [Brain Food](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWXLeA8Omikj7?si=f160344cfa9c4b80)
2. [Break Beats](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70pPcSvVu06qaJv9hoO8we?si=ab081c370bc7486c)
3. [Beats in Space Radio Show](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3R53hS2nTTNbOx9lK7grOw?si=336470ee47404dff)

****

**Cure Summertime Blues**

**Best for: **When you’re in search of a vacation—or at least a little fun—while you’re stuck at work.

**Elements:** Low-Key House, Synths, Nostalgic Tunes, Poolside Party

**FFO: **KEYTRANADA, SOPHIE, Octa Octa, Poolside, Park Hye Jin

**The Playlists:**

1. [Club Resistance](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWTLrNDPW5co2?si=9674d829b5b74890)
2. [Women of Electronic](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9WbnZpHWMaI?si=4bb384e403e54bda)
3. [Poolside Lounge](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZSdcRHMl2tT?si=372f229ca0b04691)

****

**Expand Your Environment**

**Best for: **When you’re feeling adventurous and need cinematic songs that move you.

**Elements: **Strings, Movie Soundtracks, Analog Synths, Orchestras

**FFO: **Thomas Newman, Mica Levi, Hans Zimmer, Vangelis

**The Playlists:**

1. [Atmospheric Sci-Fi Soundtracks](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXbIeCFU20wRm?si=35c1b6b513854f16)
2. [Cinematic Chill-out](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWVFJtzvDHN4L?si=c4f70b274c1244a3)
3. [Movie Soundtracks for Focus](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39HEDZ7bqDuTWCoiC2xdFb?si=592a8d7104a44dfb)

****

**Tell Me Something New**

**Best for: **When you’re looking for stories of discovery and innovation.

**Elements: **Podcasts, Self-Help, Interviews, Laughter, Creativity

**FFO: **Smartless, On The Media, Radiolab, Still Processing

**The Podcasts:**

1. [Creative Pep Talk](https://open.spotify.com/show/47vLbaJTqqLdeqnvjmyjaf?si=4wVWNGDsQJOzawVRGDEqfA&dl_branch=1)
2. [The View From Somewhere](https://www.lewispants.com/)
3. [How I Built This](https://open.spotify.com/show/6E709HRH7XaiZrMfgtNCun?si=pp62h2dFRCC07wBeyrpKDA&dl_branch=1)

Want to see all this in one place and get more recommendations in the future? Check it out on our [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/fzmcvwiv40lqc66c0jrpdq4c8?si=ea5ffcc02a3b44cd).

Side note, are you a creative person looking for your next gig? Whether you’re casually browsing, need portfolio advice or are searching constantly, we can help you figure out your next moves.

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