Calmstrumentals #1

Hello and welcome to the very first installment of Calmstrumentals!

Each issue, you’ll find carefully chosen instrumental releases to soundtrack life’s quieter moments from sunrise yoga to post-workout cooldowns, coffeehouse afternoons to deep, restful nights.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this newsletter as to what you are looking for, if there’s any extra details that would be helpful, and I’ll keep you posted on the latest releases.

Earth & Airwaves - Earth and Airwaves (Reviver Records)
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Earth and Airwaves, an instrumental project from Ian Flanigan, blends field recordings with ambient, organic music. Each track combines nature sounds like water, birds, and wind with gentle acoustic instruments and warm atmospheric layers.
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You can also hear music from this release on:
Pandora New Age Now Station (listen here)
Pandora Relaxing Station (listen here)
TIDAL Nature Meditation (listen here)
TIDAL Spa Sounds Playlist (listen here)
YouTube Music Contemporary Classical Guitar Playlist (listen here)
or listen here on your preferred app

pothoa - land of 10,000 trees (pothoa)
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pothoa, a new project by multi-instrumentalist Teddy Kadanoff, draws inspiration from the forests and landscapes around British Columbia. The soothing bells and gentle sounds of Pothoa would be a welcome addition to spa and relaxation playlists.
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You can also hear music from this release on:
Pandora Meditation Sleep Station (listen here)
Pandora Relaxing Spa Station (listen here)
TIDAL Spa Sounds Playlist (listen here)
or listen here on your preferred app

GXNXSIS – The Memories We Made In Tokyo (Lofi Bible)
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Lofi Bible Records, founded in 2021 by Ethan Partin, also known as GXNXSIS, is a Christian Lo-Fi Hip Hop/Electronic record label. Its mission is to champion and support faith-centered lofi producers. This is his latest album, inspired by the sights and sounds of Tokyo. Website - Instagram - YouTube

You can also hear music from this release on:
Amazon Music Lo-Fi Hip Hop Radio Station (listen here)
Apple Music BEATstrumentals (listen here)
Audiomack Lofi Lovin Playlist (listen here)
Pandora Lofi Chill Station (listen here)
Pandora Lofi Sleep Station (listen here)
Qobuz New in Chill Out / Downtempo Playlist (listen here)
TIDAL Lofi Dreaming Playlist (listen here)
or listen here on your preferred app

Matthew Mayer – Sunset (Still Cadence)
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Omaha-based classical pianist Matthew Mayer recorded this original composition on a one-of-a-kind Faziloli grand piano at Pianoforte Studios in Chicago. This is the debut release on Still Cadence, a label dedicated to the more chill side of instrumental music.
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You can also hear music from this release on:
Pandora Chill Piano Station (listen here)
Pandora New Age Station (listen here)
Pandora Relaxing Piano Station (listen here)
TIDAL Soft Piano Playlist (listen here)
YouTube Music Mellow Solo Piano Playlist (listen here)
or listen here on your preferred app

Kirsten Agresta Copely - Kuruvinda (Valcope Recording Company)
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GRAMMY®-Nominated Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely returns with Kuruvinda, a ten-track album that celebrates timeless female strength and authenticity. Blending thunderous lows with delicate, meditative textures, Copely’s harp creates a sonic journey from raw ache to radiant clarity. Deeply personal yet universally resonant, the album honors the beauty found in imperfection and the power of resilience.
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You can also hear music from this release on:
Pandora Classical Relaxation Station (listen here)
Pandora Relaxing Station (listen here)
Qobuz Harp Gang Playlist (listen here)
TIDAL String Meditation Playlist (listen here)
YouTube Music Cinematic Ambience Playlist (listen here)
YouTube Music Soothing Classical Harp Playlist (listen here)
or listen here on your preferred app

“Whether they're derived from jazz, funk, soul, or ambient music, these chill hip-hop beats from around the world provide a soothing soundtrack for breezing through to-do lists, focusing on work, or unwinding after a long day”

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Thanks for reading. If you have any suggestions on how I can make these more valuable to you in future issues, please let me know by replying to this email.

Mike