Expore SiriusXM’s Relax collection for stress relief & better sleep
During stressful times (looking at you, Covid-19 pandemic and 24-hour news cycle), calming music can help soothe your spirits. The unwind-worthy music channels on SiriusXM — featuring ambient music, instrumentals, melodies for meditation, and more — can promote a feeling of relaxation and tranquility. Allow the channels from SiriusXM’s Relax collection to provide a serene musical backdrop to your everyday life, including SiriusXM Chill, Spa Instrumentals, Krishna Das Yoga Radio, and many others, available to stream on the SiriusXM app now.
How to Use Calming Music for Stress Relief
Stress creates cortisol, a hormone that tells your body when you’re in danger or need to be on high alert. But being under constant stress and therefore creating consistent high cortisol levels can lead to health problems like increased anxiety and depression. A 2021 study published in Brain Sciences showed that adults who listened to music both at home and in a laboratory setting had reduced cortisol levels. Similarly, music has been shown to reduce chronic pain, likely through “distraction, relaxation, [and] positive emotion,” according to Scientific Reports. Consider incorporating calming music during these parts of your day to encourage similar feelings.
Listen to Calming Music Before Going to Sleep
After a stressful or taxing day, it can be hard to unwind enough to fall asleep at night. But researchers at Stanford University confirm that music with slow beats “encourages the slow brainwaves that are associated with hypnotic or meditative states,” which may help you get some much-needed shuteye. Try breaking away from TV, computer, and phone screens and listen to calming music instead before bed to promote restfulness.
Listen to Calming Music While Cooking & Eating
The fulfillment we get from food isn’t all that different from the fulfillment we get from music. A study in Nature Neuroscience showed an increase in dopamine in the brain with music listeners that’s similar to the way we feel after satisfying a food craving. It makes sense to listen to relaxing music while cooking and eating, relieving stress and doubling up on that feeling of satisfaction.
Listen to Calming Music in the Workplace
If you can listen to music throughout your workday, ambient tones and meditative melodies might help keep work-related stress at bay. But even catching a few minutes of calming music could provide some relief. A study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing looked at how first-line nurses relax while on break. They found that “compared with chair rest, participants had a lower perceived stress level, cortisol, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, and higher finger temperature while listening to music.”
Listen to Calming Music During Your Commute
Before you even get to work, set the tone for the day with your music choice. You can make those minutes sitting in traffic or on the train really count by streaming calming music and taking your mind off your stressors. Then, at the end of the day, a choice of calming music will help take you away from the loud noises of public transportation and unwind after the workday so you can go home and make the most of your time off.
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Today's Pop Hits
Today's Pop Hits with The Morning Mash Up, Mack & Jen Middays, Tony & Symon Afternoons & Mikey Piff Evenings
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Daddy's Unwell soundtrack
Alex Cooper's Unwell soundtrack - where her middle school iPod and recent obsessions collide.
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Trending sounds from TikTok
Trending sounds and songs from the FYP presented by TikTok Creators.
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Today’s Adult Hits
Songs you may know the words to even if you don't have time to keep up. It's YOUR pop on The Pulse.
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'70s Pop Hits
Pop tunes and pop DJs from the wild and funky decade of mood rings, disco and bell bottoms! The Super 70s!
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‘80s Pop Hits
The defining hit music of the '80s. Featuring the original MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn.
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2000s pop hits
Hear the hits from the 2000s that hit you right in the memories. It's all the songs you have a story about.
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Pop hits from the 2010s!
Your 2010s spot! From Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy & more! We’re not stuck in the 10s, we like it here!
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The music of Kelly Clarkson
Make yourself comfortable in Kelly’s world with personal picks and stories behind the music plus special features!
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Worldwide Rhythmic Hits
Open format club DJs dropping the biggest hits from all genres around the world. From POP, to Hip-Hop, to Latin & Dance.
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Life With John Mayer
Music for the moment hand-selected by John Mayer featuring exclusive songs, commentary and tracks from his collection.
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Smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s.
Smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. It's the kind of rock that doesn’t rock the boat!
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Bright Pop Hits
Nice & easy pop from superstars like Lionel Richie, Elton John & Whitney Houston!
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The Fab Four, 24/8
John, Paul, George, and Ringo changed music forever. The songs, stories, influences and legacy of the Beatles - 24/8!
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Bob's Music/Family Recordings
Now hear Bob’s music in one place- including rare gems, his family’s recordings, and music from Tuff Gong.
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Little Steven's Garage Rock
The coolest rock 'n' roll records. Channel produced by Little Steven.
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'70s/'80s Classic Rock
Classic Rock's second generation, with songs from the late '70s onward.
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The Phish Universe On SiriusXM
Concerts, live tracks, and commentary from the band. The entire Phish multi-verse, including 'Ask Trey' with Trey Anastasio.
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24/7 Dave Matthews Band
DMB hits, fan favorites, rarities, live trax, complete concerts, and music from other artists they love.
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Music From Rock Icon Tom Petty
Music from Tom Petty's entire Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career, plus Tom's critically acclaimed Buried Treasure radio show.
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The Whole World of U2
Music and more from the Northside of Dublin and beyond. Inspiration, conversation, meditation. This is U2.
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'90s Alternative/Grunge
90s alternative & grunge rock. You'll hear Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Weezer, Oasis & more.
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New Alternative Rock
Connect with the latest & greatest from the biggest artists in modern alternative & discover what's next in alternative, first!
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New Hard Rock
High-powered new hard rock that's loud, uncensored, and connected to the people who love it!
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Ozzy's Classic Hard Rock
Hard & heavy classic rock under the influence of Ozzy Osbourne.
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Heavy Metal
The heaviest metal on or off the planet, from the ones that created it all the way to the ones that are perfecting it today.
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'90s/2000s Hard Rock
90s and 2000s Hard Rock from Metallica, KoRn, Godsmack and more!
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LL Cool J's Classic Hip-Hop
LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio is a channel dedicated exclusively to Hip-Hop fans who want that classic Hip-Hop sound.
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Hip-Hop Hits
Hip-Hop Nation is the sound of the culture with hits from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, 21 Savage, Drake, Cardi B. and more.
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Eminem's Hip-Hop Channel
Shade 45, the uncensored hip-hop channel created by Eminem.
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R&B Hits from the 2000's
Hear R&B vibes from the 2000's and 2010's. From Usher to SZA, it's all the R&B hits since the turn of the millennium!
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Hip-Hop Hits from the 2000’s
Hip-Hop hits from the 2000’s and 2010’s 24/7, featuring some of the biggest names in rap.
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'70s/'80s R&B
Dance and Party grooves with Old School R&B from the '70s and '80s jams.
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Electronic Dance Music Hits
BPM plays the biggest artists in Dance/Electronic music like ILLENIUM, Marshmello, Alison Wonderland, Joel Corry and more.
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