# Does music really make us more productive?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-08-29T02:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

LoFi, short for "Low Fidelity," it  blends elements of jazz with hip-hop rhythms, creating a relaxing soundscape. This genre has gained immense popularity, in part due to the YouTube channel *Lofi Girl*, which, as of October 2024, boasts over 14 million subscribers. The channel offers a 24/7 livestream of LoFi tracks designed to serve as ambient background music. Research on this topic offers mixed insights. According to BBC Science Focus, one study conducted in a textile factory found that slow-tempo music can actually decrease productivity by slowing workers' pace. The study suggested that more upbeat music might be more effective in maintaining productivity. But does it actually help with productivity? How should you choose music for work? Does personality influence how music affects productivity? What are some popular choices for productivity? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Am I listening to music too loud?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the Mozart Effect?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 30/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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