asmr
what it is
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), sometimes auto sensory meridian response, signifies the subjective experience of "low-grade euphoria" characterized by "a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin". It is most commonly triggered by specific auditory or visual stimuli, and less commonly by intentional attention control. A genre of videos which intend to stimulate ASMR has emerged, of which over 13 million are published on YouTube.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make asmr a playlist
turn these 16 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is asmr?
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), sometimes auto sensory meridian response, signifies the subjective experience of "low-grade euphoria" characterized by "a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin". It is most commonly triggered by specific auditory or visual stimuli, and less commonly by intentional attention control. A genre of videos which intend to stimulate ASMR has emerged, of which over 13 million are published on YouTube.
What are good asmr albums to start with?
Try Salmon Run by Graham Lambkin, Automatic Writing by Robert Ashley, Relaxing Rain Sounds by Miraflor, and The Breadwinner by Graham Lambkin & Jason Lescalleet.
Who are some women making asmr?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/asmr/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making asmr, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21