When I write at home, I usually listen to music. Sometimes, I listen to film scores, and sometimes I choose lyrical tunes. When I venture out to a coffee shop, I leave my headphones at home and write to the natural (often noisy) flow of people around me. I need different settings to hammer down different things.

Usually, when I choose lyrical music, it's because it helps me get in the right place for a certain scene or character. Today, I'm setting out for some angry conflict and its aftermath. I thought I'd share the playlist with you all.

Bad Karma - Ida Maria
Cherry Red - Ida Maria
Let It Be Me - Ray LaMontagne
To the Dogs or Whoever - Josh Ritter
Brother - Murder by Death
Ball & Chain - Murder by Death
King Of The Gutters, Prince Of The Dogs - Murder by Death
Jeepster - T. Rex
Conversation 16 - The National
Elizabeth - The Airborne Toxic Event
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Nancy Sinatra
Posion & Wine - The Civil Wars
Hold Tight! - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

What about you all? What do you listen to when you write?