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 ...

A new third-party app brings Apple’s Ambient Music feature to Android, letting you start playlists to help you relax, focus, or sleep. Called Ambient Music, the app adds Quick Settings tiles that ...

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 ...

In iOS 18.4, Apple added a new ambient music feature to Control Center. It does exactly what it sounds like, and provides a variety of options to play some ambient background music with the tap of a ...

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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 ...

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

In Apple's iOS 18.4 software update, there's a new Ambient Music feature available in the Control Center options on iPhone. It's free to use, and does not require an Apple Music subscription. It's ...

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 ...

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 ...