France has always had a refined relationship with atmosphere and mood in art — from impressionist painting to cinematic minimalism. This sensibility carries into the modern ambient scene. While German ambient is usually characterized by a certain coldness and severity, French ambient is distinguished by refined elegance and softness.

In recent years, a new generation of German artists has been reimagining ambient for the 21st century, blending analog warmth with digital textures, nostalgia with innovation, and personal storytelling with abstract atmospheric soundscapes.

I am very geared towards the liking of anything cinematic and immersive. Whether that has to do with space ambient, dark ambient, or...