Music as inspiration

[ravok9]

Hello fellow writers! In terms of inspiration, do any of you listen to music while composing your thoughts? When I write rough drafts, I have music playing in the background constantly. I have always been more attracted to music over other media (movies, books, tv, paintings, etc) and was wondering if anyone felt the same? My favorite artists to play when writing are Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, and Deftones. I wouldn't say that I particularly sound like any of them composition wise based on their lyrics, but I have always connected with these artists and they put me into a certain mindset. In some ways, I guess you can say that they aided me in finding my voice as a writer (along with personal life experiences). Who do you listen to while writing?

[JudahPerez]

Absolutely, I can relate! I also find that music shapes my writing mindset in ways nothing else can, especially when drafting rough ideas or exploring deeper emotions. I usually gravitate toward artists like Radiohead, Massive Attack, and Sigur Rós because their atmospheric sounds help me focus and tap into a specific mood, even if my writing style isn’t similar to theirs. Like you, it’s less about mimicking their lyrics and more about how their music frames my thoughts and emotions, guiding me into the right headspace. Music becomes almost like a companion in the creative process, and for those looking to discover fresh tracks while writing, beatport promo can be a great source to find inspiring new sounds.