Host Scott Detrow talks with Pitchfork editor Andy Cush about ambient music and the growth in popularity of marketing it as so-called mood music on streaming platforms. And finally today, to create a ...

A Soft Murmur gives you a clean set of sound sliders—rain, thunder, waves, wind, even a coffee shop—and lets you mix your own perfect background in seconds. You don’t need to sign up for an account ...

If you've been streaming nature videos and ambient mixes to unwind this week, you're part of a growing trend where long-form, non-intrusive audio is becoming essential for active recovery. In 2026, ...