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And finally today, to create a certain mood, people may often turn to ambient music. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) DETROW: That's music, usually without words and curated in playlists, that's sometimes meant ...

Ambient music is a common tool people use to help themselves focus when working or studying. Its calming atmosphere makes it easier to block out distractions and enhances productivity. But what makes ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images This month, a new documentary about Brian Eno is being released. As befits ...

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, ...

Apple has introduced a significant enhancement with the release of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, the integration of ambient music directly into the Control Center. This feature is designed to complement ...

WINTER HAVEN – It's like a musical journey on a “spaceship, and we don’t have a clue as to where we’re going.” That’s how Futuristic Caveman describes his approximately hour-long performance, “Mind ...

There may be no greater gulf between an artist’s onstage persona and their music than that of William Basinski. At least that was my impression when I caught a set by the composer in Amsterdam earlier ...

In iOS 18.4, there's a new Ambient Music option that can be added to Control Center. There are four different sound categories, including Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. Each category can ...