F.A.Q.
What is Flow State Radio?
I built Flow State Radio to help you experience deep focus and flow while working. It provides my personal, curated Spotify playlists for deep work. Instead of you getting lost in Spotify's endless options, I give you a simple, focused interface with playlists I've specifically designed for concentration.
How does Flow State Radio work? Do I need a Spotify account?
When you select a playlist type in my app, it opens that playlist directly in your Spotify application (web or desktop). Yes, you will need a Spotify account (either Free or Premium) to listen to the music.
Who curates these playlists?
I do! My name is Bobby Lyte, and I'm a DJ and software engineer. My love for curated soundtracks started with homemade mixtapes and evolved into creating sprawling Spotify playlists to get me through long coding sessions. I use my experience as a DJ, where I learned how tempo and texture steer mood and energy, to create playlists that help you focus.
What kind of playlists do you offer?
I currently offer three different formats of playlists: Music Only, Music + Talk, and Music + Ambient/Binaural. Music Only is, just as the name suggests, a playlist of instrumental, electronic tracks no break reminders. Music + Talk is a playlist of instrumental tracks with 5 minute breaks every 30 or 60 minutes. During the 5 minute break I talk about various topics related to focus, flow state, work, life, and more. Music + Ambient/Binaural is a playlist of instrumental tracks with 5 minute breaks every 30 or 60 minutes. During the 5 minute break, instead of me talking, I play nature or binaural beats to help you relax and recharge.
How is this different from just using Spotify?
How many times have you spent too long searching for a playlist on Spotify? How many times have you hit play on that playlist only to be disappointed 10 minutes into the playlist? Flow State Radio is about removing distractions so you can stay focused on your work. I curate a small, high-quality selection of playlists - if it doesn't help me flow while coding it doesn't make it on the list. I present these playlists in a minimal interface, preventing decision fatigue so you stay focused on work. Just tap the format you like, hit play and jump into work.
Are the playlists updated?
Yes. I have playlists that are updated daily from Monday to Friday, as well as others that are refreshed on a weekly and monthly basis, so you always have something fresh to keep you in the zone.
What does the "Free Trial" include?
My free trial gives you temporary access to my all the subscriber-only Spotify playlists. When the trial ends, you can subscribe to keep access or continue enjoying my free public playlists.
Can I use this on my phone?
Absolutely. Flow State Radio is a web app that works on any device with a web browser. Even better, if you save it to your home screen it feels like a native app. When you select a playlist on your phone, it will open directly in your Spotify mobile app.
What is Patreon Integration?
If you're one of my supporters on Patreon, you can connect your account to unlock exclusive playlists and other premium features as a thank you for your support.