Some of my favorite songs to work to!

I would listen to Stay on repeat when I was in middle school. One of my favorites.

Brooke Trevino

J.A. Morton

Looove Running Up That Hill and After Dark!

Alexa F

If you like these “After Dark” by Mr Kitty is a goodie

Brandy Byhoffer

You must Listen to Kate Bush - she’s gonna change your life!

Peaches McDrools

Belatedly - I love the Kate Bush version, and I LOOOVE the Chromatics version. It's one of the most played songs in my Spotify (as is the entirety of the album it's on)

Kathleen Bennallack

I am loving all thing lindsay sterling...cocteau twins are amazing and the crystals classic which led me to zager and evans in the year 2525...i just remembered i have that record🤣😂dead can dance and blacktape for a blue girl are amazing to craft to...also relax to...Mari Boine is amazing Norwegian Sami singer.

Beci Johnson

Great playlist! Have you heard the original Running Up That Hill, written by the brilliant legend Kate Bush? Just curious. Have a great week.

Emilia Garza

Great list! I love the Cocteau Twins, very underappreciated band if you ask me.

Aimee G

It's one of my favorites!

Erin Solomon

I love this playlist! Thank you sooo much!

Tina Canova

OKKO on Soundcloud is something you would really like I think! https://soundcloud.com/weareokko

Melissa Pinilla

I LOVE Project 1950! "This Magic Moment" is one of the perennials on my workout playlist.

Mina Murray

Just looked them up- instant favorite

Ellerie “Sit in Your Tears” Maddox

Elevate is my Jam by St Lucia 💜💜

Ellerie “Sit in Your Tears” Maddox

I. LOVE. VOLBEAT.

Ellerie “Sit in Your Tears” Maddox

She is AHHHMAZING!!

Ellerie “Sit in Your Tears” Maddox

If I really really have to concentrate I have a playlist that is just Batman movie soundtracks. Both Tim Burton movies and the Christopher Nolan movies. Other times if I am working on something and the music can have vocals in it I listen to the first two albums from the band 'The Head and the Heart" and Mumford and Sons.

Kait

Thanks Hanah! I saw Suspiria on tv once. Very scary but their soundtrack is so unique. I never heard the last one. Saved it to my playlist!

Erin Solomon

I will tell him! :D He's working on more for new episodes :)))

Christine McConnell

I also like these two songs from the Suspiria soundtrack by Goblin. These are more on the spooky, Tangerine Dream spectrum: https://youtu.be/pins1y0XAa0 https://youtu.be/PpnugmUTAlI

Hana

Here's a link to her album, in case anybody is interested: https://youtu.be/0KKIO4tThOE

Hana

This is a great playlist! I love Gunship and The Midnight. If you like 80's retro synth, you might want to check out NINA and her album Sleepwalking.

Hana

These are all great - but my new favorite music to work to is Grant McConnell!

Aunt Debbie Halloween

Thanks for sharing! Now I have some new music to check out.

Sarah Bear

Thank you for sharing, I had not heard all of these songs and greatly enjoyed them! I play music every day while cooking and one band I listen to a lot is Ghost... one day I heard my son singing along to a song of theirs and it really hit me I am NOT like most moms out there lol https://youtu.be/7Gr63DiEUxw

Prissy Witch NJ

I've been wishing and hoping you'd share a playlist. Thank you! I've already been obsessed with Gunship since you mentioned them 😊

Alissa Case

You're welcome! I'm so happy you liked it! <3

Simón J.

Stoked for new music recommendations! Gotta revamp my playlist! 🖤✨

Danielle Manuelito

Everything on your list is really good! I've got some new music to study to now, thanks. I might have some songs I know of that you might like, one of my favorites: M83-Oblivion (Susan Sundfor), The curse-Agnes Obel, Beast-Mia Martinez and Wacka flocka, Lindsey Stirling, and Banks. Also, this one is completely oddball but if you want to laugh I would listen to it and watch the video: Baby got back-ft. Sir Mix-a-lot & Flula (Autotunes remix).

Katherine

I'm very into Chelsea Wolfe atm. Radiohead are a particular favourite. Deftones, Bjork, Modest Mouse.

Laura Auld

I DO!!! Bernard Herrmann is my #1 favorite composer! His work with Alfred Hitchcock is incredible, but I might like his Twilight Zone Zone stuff even more :D

Christine McConnell

The Video Game Champion is my total fav Gunship song :D

Dave Lee

Thank you Kendra! Just what I was hoping for.

Dave Lee

Had more than five of those jams already and bought all but two of the rest - what do you think of Volbeat? Particularly the song Black Rose?

Ben

when you mentioned Gunship in the other video, I listened and downloaded their albums... HOLY CRAP! It might not make sense (especially since im just 37) but their albums are my summers in my late teens growing up at the coast.. just straight nostalgia.

Cami Walker

Do you listen to movie score albums, Christine? 🤔🎬 Those are definitely my go-to for when I'm invested in a project..

Danielle Manuelito

Oooh also The Misfits Project 1950 album has some awesome 1950's covers!!!

Nicole F

The band The Antlers has an album called Hospice that's about a romance between a hospice worker and a dying patient which is really a metaphor for an abusive relationship the singer of the band was once in. It's a lovely album altogether. They also have a song called 'No Widows' from another album that I love. I really like 'cause I'm a man' by Tame Impala on that same album you mentioned. Also really like No Surprises and Talk Show Host by Radiohead. 'Will you still love me tomorrow' sung by the Shirelles, written by Carole King is beautiful too ❤ gotta love the oldies!

Nicole F

St Lucia kind of reminds me of Gunship https://youtu.be/4aKyUc-FbU0

Erin Solomon

I heard of some of these bands! Thanks for sharing everyone and thanks Christine! That's so cool the Labyrinth was in the Hegemon video. I listened to cocteau twins before too! https://youtu.be/u0upaIZF_gA

Erin Solomon

Cocteau Twins. So glad you put them on your list. That's some old school goth, right there.

Chris Cornett

thank you <3

Peggy

Balconies by Paper Route! I’ve seen them 5 times, and all in little dive bars. They deserve much more recognition than they have, every one of their songs are beautiful. https://youtu.be/xuIJ2pSMJ1s

Jynger Vigliotti

I LOVE this and had never heard it before! Thank you :D

Christine McConnell

I put them all in a spotify playlist! Only the Starboy/Stranger Things remix wasn't available (but both individual songs are in there) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EwsCSRK59nZDr1pXukq5p

a.Lynn

Death by White Lies is one of my go-tos!

Eddie Vee

Thanks for sharing this with us Christine! I found The Midnight on Spotify after you said you liked Gunship and I saw the "fans also like" suggestions. The song Los Angeles became my instant jam! I love it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_b4tucWzSw

Simón J.

https://youtu.be/LeEfvZCqYzI Fireflies - Fleetwood Mac

Mandy Spitzer

Between Two Lungs - Florence and the Machine

Mandy Spitzer

https://open.spotify.com/track/5WnYyCWBbJyLChmd2sbZK9?si=B-MXNUtbR2Wk6IkJ_wvCLw

Mandy Spitzer

And this guy Tolga Akdeniz on YouTube. He has the most beautiful voice and covers some Radiohead and placebo songs. https://youtu.be/TUm_nkK2WI8

RemexBella

Parade Ground - Moans

Sara Estridge

OBSESSED with all of them, but especially Gunship! I've been listening to them on repeat for weeks. And Joy Division unknown pleasures.

Kendahl

I am SO freakin curious to listen to these 🧐. I only recognize 3 names of the performers and one song (I know the Kate Bush version, not this newer one). Thanks

Alfreda Payton

oh sweet! I'll follow you as well. We literally have the same thing going now hehe

Che Grayson

Check out Placebo-great band , Leni and Space Monkey are just 2 of the many great songs by them. They also did a great cover of running up that hill as did Siouxie and the banshees. Thanks for sharing :)

RemexBella

Also my new favorite song is Cradles by Sub Urban

Che Grayson

I created one and made it collaborative for people to add to it if they wanted. Here's a link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SVrObMl2C1guBFVRaNBf0?si=Up-q_Ke1Ska7BrKYxW2EmQ

Kendra

This is amazing! I'm putting all the songs on a spotify playlist called Christine McConnell. Have you ever considered creating a spotify playlist that we could all follow and then you can add new songs to said playlist? Either way I'm thoroughly enjoying this :)

Che Grayson

I threw all the songs onto a public spotify playlist. Here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SVrObMl2C1guBFVRaNBf0?si=Up-q_Ke1Ska7BrKYxW2EmQ

Kendra

And Johnny Marr!

Sara E Briggs

Oh yeah, check out Policia as well!

Sara E Briggs

Oh my goodness you listen to Gunship!! I didn't think it was possible but I love you even more now!!!

Rebekah Essick

I also made it collaborative too if anyone wants to add to it. :-)

Kendra

I added all the songs to a public Spotify list if anyone wants it https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4SVrObMl2C1guBFVRaNBf0?si=Up-q_Ke1Ska7BrKYxW2EmQ

Kendra

Yesss! Love Murder by Death! They swing through my town every now and then. :D

Kendra

Love these!

Brenda Hunt

YAY! We have very similar taste in music, and there's already a few songs/bands here that I know and love, so I can't wait to hear the ones I don't know about. I love The Midnight, Cacteau Twins, Radiohead- and since listening to Gunship after you recommended them, I liked them instantly. Thank you!

Jade

A recommendation of a local 80s inspired band for you! Based off of Gunship I think you might like WINGTIPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1D7houJh6k

Allison Edes

I'm the same. I find lyrics distracting and love to listen to video game soundtracks or movie scores ☺️

Alicia Harrington

I could listen to The Wages of Sin all day long: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Bxp94OPfN5E64yN6Zd2TA/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3579731707244514300

Mina Murray

Kavinsky nightcall

Summer Rose Barnes

Has anyone seen Gentleman Broncos?

Sinister Sarah

I once sang Hes a Rebel for a school talent show :) not heard that in years!

Jennifer Kerrigan

Just threw these together in a Spotify playlist for myself, and I'm in love with all of them ❤ thank you for sharing! I needed some new working music.

Sarah Conard

I like to listen to the Hotline Miami Soundtrack while working. I don't like a lot of lyrics when i'm working, i find it distracting. https://youtu.be/oKD-MVfC9Ag and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEFcpyy_vq8

Tracy Gralton

I’m going to see Twin Temple on Monday! Totally over excited about it.

Rachel Guy-Whittle

I love basically all of these. Synthwave wise if you haven’t seen the video for Bad Dream Baby by September 87 it’s worth a spin! It’s so lovingly done. They get extra points from me for that.

Rachel Guy-Whittle

Check out Kalax if you like Synthwave music.

Fraser Poorman

Cocteau Twins!!! Be still my goth heart

Allison Edes

Thank you for the recommendations! Might I suggest the album Hounds of Love by Kate Bush. She wrote Running Up That Hill. She is a bit before our time and British, so you may not have heard of her before. She is AMAZING and super creative. She is very good friends with Peter Gabriel and he actually made several of the synthesizers she used on the album. Enjoy!

Katie Dollins

The midnight and gunship 💜

Alexandria Zahirniak

Ohhh and check out Perturbator as well!

Toni Scarlett

I love the midnight ✨🤍✨

Fraser Poorman

I’d love to suggest two bands I been listening to recently. Boy Harsher has an 80’s vibe I think you’ll love and Twin Temple is satanic Do Wop music which is super fun! Hope you can check them out !

Kassandra Love

Heres one of my favorites to work to as well! https://youtu.be/27J4HUj6Ko0

Cari Wiechers

This awesome! I'm always looking for a new playlist. Mine are dog-eared 😂

Lisa W

That's cool! Maybe sometime you could create a public spotify playlist for us to listen to

Summer Rose Barnes

White Lies 🤍

HaeWon

Hi Christine! If you're into Gunship I think you'd also enjoy Gost and Dance with the Dead :)

Toni Scarlett

Omg! I LOVE Gunship!

Melissa

I don’t know why but every time this song comes on my Pandora Synthwave station, it ALWAYS makes me think of you and all the dark and wonderful goodies you create. It’s like Gunship with Halloween-ish vibes. :) Love your content so much!! 🖤 https://youtu.be/dFgztT0f2gQ

Kianna Randall

Love them all, but I am personally a HUGE Elton John fan! I love almost everything from him! My all time favorite is Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding!

Kristin Ott

Thank you !

Ben

Awesome! I always think of how cool this would be on your show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HYbgdngagY

kelli

https://youtu.be/dyE2MLq24OE A recent obsession of mine.

Katrina Di Filippo

I seriously owe you my life for turning me onto Gunship, they’re my favorite now!!!

kat

If you enjoy Gunship, I highly recommend Carpenter Brut. Same sort of Retrowave style, but a bit more...I guess intense would be a proper word. And White Lies is SUCH an underrated band!

Brianne Mullins

Oh how cool! Meg Myers is on your list, I listen to her music all the time. She has a patreon account too and it has a "download of the month" on one of her tiers so you can get bonus music.

Katherine

https://youtu.be/edyOX8eMNig This is one of my favorite covers of 2019 Lucy Dacus does Phil Collins

Andre Hall

Love this! It's super rad to see a hunt of your music taste! Never met another person that listened to Gunship, i know you said they were your favorite! It's awesome to get to know you a little more this way.

Samuel Gomez

Check out " Murder by Death" they are very Johnny Cash sounding and every year they do a Shining ball in January at The Stanley hotel ( the hotel that inspired the shining) where you get to dress up like the 1920s, I went to their show last year and it was so much fun!

Sara E Briggs

Thanks for sharing Christine!! :)

Merina Lewis

Yesssss to the Cocteau Twins. I love working to them. I can grade essay after essay and not be distracted.

Kathryn Elizabeth Clark

Meg's Kate Bush remake is 👍👍

Melissa Stevenson

Thank you !! I was wondering if you got my private message on Patreon ?

Tarah Schomburg

All hail God queen meg myers

Cari Wiechers