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Improve your mood: Create a genre-specific playlist for different moods

Feeling low? Dive into the melancholic tunes that understand your sorrow. Riding high on happiness? Let the energetic beats of bhangra amplify your joy. And for those 'I don't know how I feel' moments, there are songs that resonate with the uncertainty of the human experience. When you need a mood boost, just hit play and let music guide you.

May 07, 2024 / 14:01 IST
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Listening to music, as well as creating it, can lift our mood by stimulating the brain's emotional centre and triggering the release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone
Listening to music, as well as creating it, can lift our mood by stimulating the brain's emotional centre and triggering the release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone

In a world where every mood finds its soundtrack, music is not just a background noise; it has become the pulse of your emotions. With a plethora of music apps at your fingertips, crafting the perfect playlist for any mood has never been easier. From the depths of sadness to the heights of joy, there's a melody to match every feeling.

Music apps have become the modern-day equivalent of Aakashwani or Chitrahaar, offering a personalised soundtrack to your life with just a tap. But music is not just about entertainment; it's a powerful tool to shape your mood and mindset. Listening to music, as well as creating it, can lift our mood by stimulating the brain's emotional centre and triggering the release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone.

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Taufiq Khan, founder of WOLF BREAD, a multimedia company that deals with music videos and entertainment, emphasises how music has been a constant source of inspiration and energy in his life. "To me, hip-hop and pop culture are not just genres; they are sources of motivation that influence every aspect of my being," he says.

Taufiq shares how different music genres can curate the perfect playlist for every mood: