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Global Sound Archive: Soundmaps Projects and the Perspective of Future

Since Google Earth was launched in 2005 and following its development over the past 15 years, every square kilometre of

Noise and field recording

Often over- and misused, ‘noise’ has a specific meaning in the context of acoustic ecology and field recording. It is

Newsletter | #22

Cześć*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ What does a dawn chorus sound like during a thunderstorm – at more than 3,000 feet above

What are the earth.fm Grants?

Dear friends, We are delighted to announce that the winners of the first round of earth.fm Grants will be announced

Newsletter | #21

¿Quiubo*, friend? 👋 How can we reconnect with the natural world? What good news can be gleaned from data about

Experiencing nature beyond words

I saw nature directly. It was pure and radiant, what I imagined heaven to be. I saw the mountains and

Newsletter | #20

Aiy-ye-kwee’*, friend, and welcome to the 20th edition of the earth.fm newsletter! 👋 What books could you read to fully

Newsletter | #19

Bok*, friend. 👋 How can we connect to a simpler way of living? What sad fact unites Leadbeater’s possum and

The simple pleasures of being in touch with ourselves and the natural world

Science is always trying to explain the longevity of certain groups of people, from around the world, who frequently live

Newsletter | #18

Ayubowan*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Where is the ‘lion kingdom’? What key books discuss soundscape ecology? How can Buddhist philosophy set out

Top five books on soundscape ecology

Following our article ‘Soundscape Ecology on Film’, earth.fm brings you the following run down of key texts providing a variety

Newsletter | #17

Salûi, amigu*. 🙋‍♂️ Is it possible to walk mindfully? Can Brazilian President Lula mitigate the crimes perpetrated by Bolsonaro against

Conscious walking: Being present in the world around you

Often when I’m walking I see myself trying to get somewhere as fast as possible, without questioning the need to

Newsletter | #16

Hello, friend. 👋 Are the calls of the King of Saxony bird-of-paradise suitably regal? Is it possible to put a

Newsletter | #15

Olsem wanem*, friend? 👋 What sounds does a volcano make? Do sound baths have verifiable health benefits? How can plants

What are the health benefits of sound baths?

The world of sound is the lifeblood of earth.fm. While our archives of soundscapes promote engagement with and conservation of

Newsletter | #14

¿Quiubo*, reader? 👋 What does an unsullied rainforest sound like? And can we hear natural sounds without the intrusion of

In search of natural silence in the Anthropocene

The day will come when man will have to fight noise as inexorably as cholera and the plague Robert Koch

Newsletter | #13

Kumusta*, friend. 🙋‍♂️ Can bugs sound like alarm clocks? What are the advantages of recording close to home, rather than

Writing down the sound

I’ve been a writer my whole life. In fact, I published my first book at the age of ten, a

Field recording – A plea for recording nearby

In this article, I’m going to share some thoughts I’ve had over the last few years. I realize that I’m

Newsletter | #12

Aloha, Earth.fm supporter 👋 This week, we will point you in the right direction to listen to a playlist of

Newsletter | #11

Wáa sá iyatee*, natural soundscape listener? Now the fairylights have been laid to rest in the loft for another year

Newsletter | #10

Happy New Year, nature-recording aficionado. 📅 We hope the Christmas season has treated you well and that you’re ready to

Review: The Singing Planet

We started speaking about the world, about the mountain, about the weather, but we are no longer speaking so easily

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