Who’s On Phirst

As a software developer, maintaining concentration is something that requires discipline, and sometimes the aid of a good set of headphones, and some music.  While this usually does the trick, I find that familiar music can be its own distraction, since I find myself jumping to some memory that the song brings back.  In addition to this, transporting CDs back and forth from home to work is a pain.

For these, and other reasons, I've looked for alternative listening sources, and one I've found very enjoyable are the Internet radio channels streamed at Soma FM.  This full-time, Internet-only station began as a pirate radio broadcast at the Burning Man festival in 1999, and now streams 16 different channels.  My personal favorites are Groove Salad, which plays music in the Ambient genre, and indie pop rocks!, playing new and old tunes.  In listening to these two channels, I've discovered a lot of new music (which is harder to do the older I get), but at the same time, I find that I'm able to keep my focus on my development work, since I'm not as familiar with the bands.

If you're looking for some really great music to work by, check them out.  I think you'll find some great music which just requires an Internet connection to enjoy.