New Age Music in 2020

An experienced biomedical technology and pharmaceutical executive, Brian Frenzel leads and advises early stage biomedical product companies from his offices in Mountain View, California. Outside of the professional arena, Brian Frenzel is a passionate music fan who counts new age among his favorite genres.

A style of music that dates back to the hippie movement of the 1960s, new age features soft and soothing tones that often have a tranquil and/or ethereal quality. The genre is also defined by its extensive reliance upon the synthesizer keyboard as a central instrument. New age music may also incorporate sounds of nature such as ocean waves or falling rain.

Media sources such as The Guardian and National Public Radio have noted a surge in the popularity of new age music among artistic tastemakers and gatekeepers over recent years. Some younger record collectors have become obsessed with vintage vinyl from musicians such as Iasos and Suzanne Ciani. At the same time, modern artists such as Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith continue the traditions of new age while integrating new musical approaches and sounds.