Ambient Music

Ambient music emerged in the 1970s, primarily thanks to a few blokes in England who realised that sometimes it's more about the vibe than the actual tunes. Characterised by dreamy soundscapes and the gentle insistence that silence could have a soundtrack, it often feels like aural wallpaper—perfect for pretending to do work while actually contemplating the universe or deciding what's for tea. Many aficionados have been known to spend entire evenings in a meditative state, which is essentially code for being very, very chill.