Illustration by Pete Whitehead
by Brooks Borden - 7MS Editorial
Aaron Calafato has released 7 Minute Stories: Ambient / Lo-fi Night Sessions – Ether Lounge, a curated sonic experience designed for writers, dreamers, and deep thinkers.
This immersive project captures the same musical energy Calafato draws on while crafting his 7 Minute Stories podcast. With atmospheric textures, minimalist melodies, and ambient layers, this release is perfect for late-night writing, deep creative flow, focused work, meditation, or quiet reflection.
The first YouTube releases feature original musical compositions and songs by 7 Minute Stories Senior Audio Engineer Ken Wendt and longtime musical contributor Thomas J. Duke—each track carefully designed to help listeners drop into their inner world.
The project also reunites Calafato with longtime creative collaborator Pete Whitehead, who brings his signature illustration and animation style to the visual experience.
“Not only do I hope this resources creatives with some great ambient musical textures to create to,” says Calafato, “I hope it also sparks collaborations with other musical creators in the space.”
Collaborators:
🎧 Original Composition & Performance: Ken Wendt
🎵 Musical Contributions: Thomas J. Duke
🎨 Original Illustration & Animation: Pete Whitehead
7MS Ambient / Lo-fi Night Sessions is now streaming on YouTube, with new releases every Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST.