If you’re a writer, do you listen to music as you work?

Aside from the fantastic music from my friend at WeLoudAF (who did the intro/outro music for the audio episodes; check out his Youtube channel here!)

One of my personal favorites (besides the ones in my audio episodes!)

Beyond this, I have a whole slew of favorites!

Aviators does a whole lot of music themed around cosmic horror, as well as some of my favorite games, like Bloodborne and Dark Souls. His songs are often quite moody, with a great beat. Fantastic for dark or particularly eldritchy scenes. Some of my faves include Red Hood, Fading Light, Summon the Choir, Outside, Far Side, and Can You Hear It. Really so many.

Miracle of Sound is an absolute legend, going into a thousand different styles and doing great with all of them. While his music covers many particular moods as well, I find his power songs to be particularly good when I want energy. His songs based on Bloodborne are truly in the theme of cosmic horror – Paleblood Moon and A Thousand Eyes.

The music of Veela is very good, too, in its dream-like qualities. I find that listening to her music helps me to relax and get into the mindset of characters who are experiencing deep feelings. Drift Away is a fantastic one, as is Cerulean if you really want to dive into a dream-like mental state.

I’ve been listening to a lot of Perturbator over the last week as well. Fantastic stuff, and very good for writing to in general – I can’t think of a time I wouldn’t want to have his music come on in my playlist. Venger, in particular, is such a great song.

If you prefer something more orchestral, I personally love the works of Graham Plowman. He’s a professional composer who has done many, many works inspired by H.P. Lovecraft! All of it is spectacularly moody and well-made. I think Dream in the Witch’s House stands out to me a lot in particular.

My picks might not be for everyone, but if you’re looking for new music, check them out!

If you’re a writer, what kind of music do you like to listen to while you write (if any)? And even if you’re not a writer, who is your favorite musician?