Ratatat is another one of my favorite bands to write to. They’re an instrumental band, which is always a plus because I sometimes have a hard time focusing when there is a singer and the lyrics are grabbing my attention too much. I always find much more luck getting into my writing when there aren’t any vocals, or at least any I can understand.

Their songs are generally upbeat, but mellow. Great to keep me motivated to write, but not overbearing so much that I want to close the computer dance...