ambient
39 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ambient. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole ambient guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making ambient?
Grouper, Ethel Cain, Malibu, Ana Roxanne, Arca, and Fever Ray are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/ambient/girls lists 39, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making ambient?
Further out, try Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Cynthoni, Emmy Rossum, and Sarah Davachi.
Where should I start with ambient?
Start with Enya, Charli xcx, and Poppy, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-21
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