From soothing drones and chimes to the sound of rain gently tapping on the roof - ambient music is transforming the way ...

While research tends to go back and forth on the advantages of noise versus silence for creativity and productivity, I always find myself more relaxed and focused at work after turning on a light ...

The term "ambient" music was first coined in the late '70s by influential British artist Brian Eno, who described it as music created to "induce calm and space to think." Since then, the genre has ...

Wireless connectivity is about to get even faster, and networks will soon be able to support more devices. This development brings us one step closer to the topic at hand: a world powered by ambient ...

Ambient music events have been described as “a stew of a psychedelic collage.” They have a rich history going back to the 1960s and are again having a moment in Los Angeles. Why it matters: “Life is ...

Listen to Gas, Hiroshi Yoshimura and Lou Reed (yes, that Lou Reed). By Lindsay Zoladz For several reasons, I have found myself listening to a lot of ambient music this week — even more than usual, ...

Scoring Hulu’s Into the Void presented a unique challenge for composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson: how to capture the raw ...

In the face of crisis, our critic turned to music that demanded that she relinquish control. Alessandro Cortini, who started out as a multi-instrumentalist for Nine Inch Nails, is also known for his ...

Ambient music is a common tool people use to help themselves focus when working or studying. Its calming atmosphere makes it ...

Co-hosted by Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel and Reviews Editor Jeremy D. Larson, and featuring guest critics and contributors, our weekly podcast includes in-depth analysis of the new music we find ...

And sometimes that break means sitting back and putting on music that won’t rattle your brain, music that is chill, calm, and at least somewhat mild. Here at American Songwriter, we got you. That’s ...