In some states, there’s an Election Day music soundtrack

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There’s one way to make a long line at a polling place seem like it’s moving a bit faster: Play music.

AP reports that in four battleground states — Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania — the non-partisan group Joy to the Polls has DJs and performers out and about, helping voters pass the time.

In Arizona this morning, voters at one location stood in line (and, yes, a few tapped their feet) to the sounds of Queen, Arrested Development, Freddie Jackson and more.

Part of the group’s mantra: “You bring the vote, we bring the music!”

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