At Earth.fm, we are proud of our collection of more than 1,200 nature soundscapes. The longest and most complex, in particular, showcase the incredible richness and diversity of our planet. However, we also realise that our archive can be overwhelming, and that there is sometimes a need for simplicity – for pure recordings that focus on specific sounds.
For that reason, we have introduced Earth.fm stations – channels that stream specific nature sounds such as rain, ocean, or wind. Like radio stations, they can be tuned into at any time, and listened to for as long as desired. The omission of recording details creates the illusion of an endless soundscape, producing an immersive effect and making it easier to achieve states of focus and relaxation.
Stations are available directly on the home screen of the Earth.fm mobile app – just press play! As with standard recordings, users can toggle between the collapsed and full-screen player, but with a simplified interface. The stations feature a soft, nature-inspired color scheme and are accompanied by creative illustrations and animations. At present, two stations are available for free to all users: Rain and Ocean. In addition, members can enjoy Wind, Storm, Forest, and Bird stations.
And this is just the beginning, as we are planning a number of enhancements, including multiple channels for each station. For example, the Rain station will contain options such as drizzle, soft rain, and downpour. We are also considering offline functionality, and are working on making stations accessible via our website.
📍 To use this feature in the Earth.fm app, you will need to update it to the latest version: 1.16.0. You can do this for Android in Google Play or for Apple in the App Store.
We would love to hear what you think about Earth.fm stations – let us know via our contact form!
Earth.fm is a completely free streaming service of 1000+ nature sounds from around the world, offering natural soundscapes and guided meditations for people who wish to listen to nature, relax, and become more connected. Launched in 2022, Earth.fm is a non-profit and a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner.
Check out our recordings of nature ambience from sound recordists and artists spanning the globe, our thematic playlists of immersive soundscapes and our Wind Is the Original Radio podcast.
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Subscription fees contribute to growing our library of authentic nature sounds, research into topics like noise pollution and the connection between nature and mental wellbeing, as well as funding grants that support emerging nature sound recordists from underprivileged communities.
