What People Listen To At Work

Did you ever wonder about the musical tastes of the people you work with? Spotify recently did a study of what people listen to at work and why, and the results are fascinating. According to the study:

• 61% of people listen to music at their desks, and say it makes them happier and more productive
• 36% said it helps them through their day, specifically from 9AM to 1PM and 2 to 4PM
• 20% said music alleviates boredom
• 16% use music to drown out annoying co-workers

But it was the tastes of listeners at work that was most interesting.

• 34% gravitated to pop and chart toppers
• 29% preferred rock
• 22% played indie

Who were the artists that most listened to?

• Adele - 16%
• Arctic Monkeys - 14%
• Rihanna - 13%
• Mumford & Sons - 13%
• Bruno Mars - 12%
• Beyonce - 12%
• Katy Perry - 12%

Remember that this study is based around what people listen to on Spotify, and doesn't necessarily apply to any other distribution medium, but it's still interesting.

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