All articles tagged with #ambient music
iOS 26.4 for iPhone adds two CarPlay features: an Ambient Music widget on the dashboard and support for voice-based chatbot apps (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude). Users can update via Settings > General > Software Update and add the Ambient Music widget in CarPlay settings; Siri remains available, and expect potential future CarPlay integration for new Siri features.
William Basinski announced a deluxe reissue of his ambient album The Disintegration Loops, featuring a remastered 8xLP set with restored artwork, a foreword by Laurie Anderson, and housed in a heavyweight box, set for release on November 7, 2025.
Katy Perry has released an ambient version of her controversial song "Woman's World," originally produced with Dr. Luke. Despite removing the lyrics, the song still faces criticism due to its association with the disgraced producer. Perry follows a trend of releasing multiple versions of a single, but the empowerment message remains questionable.
André 3000 kicked off his New Blue Sun Tour with a mesmerizing performance featuring flutes and ambient music, accompanied by anecdotes about his journey into wind instruments and spiritual encounters. The show, described as more of a performance art than a typical concert, captivated a diverse crowd of fans, including those who appreciate ambient music and spiritual rituals. Despite some technical snags, the audience was immersed in the ethereal sounds and unique experience, with André hinting at a possible return to rapping in the future.
Polish pianist and composer Hania Rani brings her blend of ambient, classical, and house music to the Tiny Desk Concert series, showcasing her hauntingly beautiful and cinematic yet intimate songs from her album Ghosts. Accompanied by Ziemowit Klimek on upright bass and synth, Rani's performance demonstrates her conservatory training and her ability to seamlessly blend piano and synths, creating a mesmerizing and captivating musical experience.
"Eno" is a documentary that mirrors the spirit of Brian Eno's music in its form, created with generative software that allows the film to play in a different version every time. The sleek and compelling film draws on 500 hours of Eno's personal archives, featuring Eno himself narrating his journey of art and creation, with minimal use of talking heads. The documentary presents Eno as a brainy, funny, and grounded artist, showcasing his evolution from a glam-rock star to a pioneering record producer and his influence on artists like David Bowie, Talking Heads, U2, and Coldplay.
André 3000, of Outkast fame, has released his debut ambient music album titled "New Blue Sun." The 87-minute record showcases his middle-aged slide into gentle drones and minimalist reedwork, featuring collaborations with artists from the Leaving Records label. While not the best ambient record of 2023, it offers a lively and sumptuous experience for listeners, solidifying André 3000's talent and versatility as a musician.
Laurel Halo's new album "Atlas" is a meticulously magnetic and contemplative collection of ambient music that defies the typical notions of the genre. With a blend of dissonant melodies and sonic details, Halo's compositions keep listeners alert and aware, guiding them through life's disharmonious and dense moments. The album showcases her ability to atomize various sounds into a weightless and patient experience, elevating herself from the crowded landscape of ambient music.
Brian McBride, one half of the ambient duo Stars of the Lid, has passed away at the age of 53. The cause of death has not been disclosed. McBride and his musical partner, Adam Wiltzie, formed the band in 1993 and released several albums together. McBride also released solo albums and was a member of the band Bell Gardens.
After a ten-year hiatus, Icelandic band Sigur Ros returns with their new album "Atta". The album features soaring, swelling orchestral sounds with a distant choir-like sound and a backward, sped-up voice flitting wordlessly. The album is intended to be heard in one long stream and ebbs and flows like a time-lapse nature video. The amorphous and vaguely defined nature of the album makes it something you can explore again and again and still find something you hadn’t noticed.
The face of the Lofi Girl YouTube channel, Jade, has gone missing, and fans have been left to decipher clues that point to a mysterious website and a countdown to April 11th. The marketing agency that represents the channel has promised a "surprise" that will take the channel's "immersive experience to new heights." The Lofi Girl channel already has official merchandise, so there's likely something more involved on the horizon.