Work Anthems That Still Hit Hard – The songs that power you through the day

Thursday can feel like a bit of a slog. Close enough to Friday to see it, but still with meetings, deadlines, school runs and errands to tick off. And that is where the right song makes all the difference.

For Gen X, work anthems were forged in the 80s and 90s. These were not background tracks. They were full volume, desk drumming, sing it like nobody is listening moments.

Maybe it is the punchy confidence of Bon Jovi that still gives you a lift on the commute. Or the driving energy of Guns N’ Roses when you need that extra push to get through the inbox. Perhaps it is the pure attitude of Prince that reminds you to own the room.

Then there are the feel good floor fillers. Whitney Houston with a chorus you cannot help but belt out. Depeche Mode bringing that cool edge that still sounds fresh decades later. Or a bit of Jamiroquai to inject some groove into the afternoon slump.

The beauty of a proper work anthem is that it works wherever you are. In the car between appointments. In the kitchen while working from home. Through headphones in an open plan office. It flips the switch from tired to fired up in seconds.

Music has always been the unofficial productivity hack. One track can change your mood, your focus and even your posture. Suddenly you are walking with purpose and typing like you mean it.

So what is your go to work anthem? The one that never fails to get you moving, no matter how long the to do list looks.

Whatever powers your day, you will find plenty of it on Atom Radio. Listen live on the free Atom Radio app for music you want to hear and let the soundtrack do the heavy lifting.