Ambient Music Recommendations

Users share recommendations for ambient, electronic, and instrumental artists such as Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, and Nils Frahm, including links to albums, tracks, and playlists ideal for focus or background listening.

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Dowwie Nov 1, 2016 View on HN

give Ludovico Einaudi a try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ImZTkeCHgA

alptrv Feb 3, 2012 View on HN

I used to listen Aphex Twin's music, works great for me, but now I mostly listening to The Flashbulb's compositions, can listen it for a whole day. Arboreal and Kirlian Selections albums are pure piece of art.

xkcd-sucks May 4, 2018 View on HN

Try listening to aphex twin, maybe selected ambient works 2 or analog bubblebath 5

andywaite Oct 24, 2021 View on HN

I've started a Spotify playlist of songs/albums recommended in the discussions here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/707TEJD6lGwX9mUoeKbzJS

gvdenbro Mar 26, 2019 View on HN

Try some albums of the following artists: Biosphere, Boards of Canada, Forest Swords, Kink Gong, Johann Johannsson, Park Jiha. Hope you enjoy it!

CalRobert Aug 27, 2023 View on HN

He's phenomenal.You might also like Nils Frahm.

imdsm Jun 30, 2015 View on HN

I recommend Lifeformed (https://lifeformed.bandcamp.com/), their music is the best.

rkok Oct 1, 2021 View on HN

Nice, sounds a bit like 'djent'. Ever heard of Animals as Leaders? You might enjoy that, too.

letier Oct 18, 2023 View on HN

My absolute top would be Nicolas Jaar.https://soundcloud.com/otherpeoplerecords/csp06-nicolas-jaar...

jacquesm Sep 14, 2020 View on HN

If his name doesn't ring a bell with you maybe Silver Apples does?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1xOZyBc2Ck