*header pic by Shen Comix
The right background music can boost our concentration. But chill and lo-fi beats won’t satisfy every taste. What makes this music playlist compilation unique is that I’ll share my favorite playlists of epic, Celtic, hard rock, metal and electronicore music. Put your handphones on and explore.
Lo-Fi and Trip-Hop Beats
freeCodeCamp 24/7 Radio
freeCodeCamp is one of the largest developer communities that offers free coding courses with certifications. Beyond that, it has its own 24/7 music stream without ads. You are most likely to hear low-fi and trip-how tunes that create the right rhythm to catch the flow state.
lofi hip hop radio — beats to relax/study to
This 24/7 YouTube radio has 8,2 million subscribers and most of us came across this girl from the video at least once. Reddit users even launched ‘Lo-fi girl challenge’ that prompted Reddit’s best anime artists to draw her in their own style or country. Back to the topic, this radio broadcasts lo-fi music that is both stress-relieving and focus-sharpening.
Chillhop Music
If you feel tired of wondering how soon the Lo-Fi girl will finish her homework, you can listen to the lo-fi sounds on the second popular YouTube lo-fi and chill beats channel. Listen to the curated jazzy and chill music on YouTube or Spotify.
Epic Instrumental Music
THERE IS A HERO IN US | Epic Music Mix
This playlist is meant for epic music lovers who like Thomas Bergersen, Two Steps From Hell and other soundtrack music that gives you the shudders and makes you feel like a savior of the world. It has no ads, so nothing will disturb your heroic coding quest.
4-Hours Epic Celtic Mix | World’s Most Powerful & Beautiful Music (Adrian von Ziegler)
This playlist combines 4 hours of beautiful Celtic music that reminds me of the TES V: Skyrim soundtrack and its tavern music. Have you ever practiced coding listening to medieval vibes? It’s a sign from Talos.
Fantasy Bard/Tavern Music Compilation
This playlist is a compilation of medieval fantasy bard and tavern music with lyrics(!) from Dragon Age, WoW, The TES series, The Witcher games and more. Greetings, coding traveler, have a seat around the fire.
Hard Rock, Metal and Electronicore Playlists
Ultimate Hard Rock/Metal Mix Playlist
Now you know that you grew your hair out for a reason. Melodic guitar riffs without vocals for a kick-ass coding session. Please, be aware that this video has ads (use AdBlock for uninterrupted experience).
Ultimate Heavy Metal Hard Rock Step Unthinking Songs For Work, Gym, Study
Now everyone listens to lo-fi and trip-hop tunes in the background. If you want to get energized and rock through the day, you’ll enjoy this heavy metal playlist without ads and lyrics. Headbang your coding!
Aggressive Music Mix | Electronicore, Metalstep, Industrial
Celldweller and industrial music lovers will enjoy this one. Think of it as metal and dubstep in a single music genre. Be ready for ads — download an AdBlocker extension.
If I overlooked one of your favorite genres of background music — please, leave your request in the comments and I’ll add the music to the list. I’m also curious about your favorite groups, artists, sources of background music for coding — you are also welcome to share these.
Oldest comments (50)
Bit of 1974 mall muzac...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CPQfSjr5L38
LOFI BEATS REIGNS SUPREME 💯
Chillhop hits the spot for me. Never heard this before. Thanks!
(And, ofc, the red panda is adorable.)
For me, the music in the background has to have lyrics. Otherwise.. I feel like something is wrong :).
I wanted a very simple thing for music, I guess freeCodeCamp is for me. Thanks
There's lofi.cafe
came to say this, I've been listening to this a ton since they launched a few weeks ago.
came to say this too
damn, this is amazing! thank you for sharing this
Thank you for this... Freaken awesome.
Wow! Loved your tip ;)
Thanks!! This is awesome.
I haven't been seen a site this fresh and original in so long. What a fun app to write.
Hey there 👋
Although I hear lofi music sometimes i'm more an instrumental listener while programming
Hmm, I occasionally listen to chillhop whenever I'm suddenly possessed by the chillhop gods or something. 😂 I mainly listen to jazz, ambient, breakcore, and whatever album I feel like listening to at the moment. I also specifically love this instrumental math rock playlist and can't find anything quite like it. :) It's just so weirdly happy for a math rock playlist.
This was recently released on producthunt: lofi.cafe/
I sing myself to sleep. 😂