Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by British fans gathered to enjoy an overnight program of alternative classical music — a loose, soothing genre that many have discovered during the ...

At Mears Park, the idea behind the music is pretty simple. Music playing into public space, especially classical music, can be an effective deterrent to crime and drug use. Credit: Friends of Mears ...

Modern music is bass-heavy and mixed louder than any other time in human history, fighting to grab the listener's attention. After all, what is the point of music that doesn't even demand to be heard?

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 ...

Ambient music has been on the rise in the streaming era. But with royalty reform and the threat of AI-generated sounds, its future is still uncertain. By Kristin Robinson Senior Writer This analysis ...

From soothing drones and chimes to the sound of rain gently tapping on the roof - ambient music is transforming the way people sleep, focus and relax. Once an esoteric 1970s genre, mood music ...

I’m trying to focus on this record, Carter Thomas’ Sonoma—a mid-’80s UK pressing with a trilogy of early ’70s pieces, all done solely on Buchla and Serge equipment, all gorgeous. Deep, resonant ...

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 ...