The Journal

Notes on rest & quiet

Plainly written pieces on ambient sound, sleep, focus and the calm home, plus notes from behind the scenes. Everything here is original writing by Still Earth.

Storm Rooms

What Makes a Storm Room

The four ingredients every Still Earth storm scene is built around, and why the contrast between shelter and weather is the whole point.

September 2026 Read the piece →
Listening Well

Three Hours or Eight?

Why our newest scenes run all night, what actually happens when a video ends at 3 a.m., and how to pick the right length.

September 2026 Read the piece →
Sleep Science

Why Ambient Sound Helps You Sleep

Sound masking, the sleeping brain, and why a steady rainstorm can quiet a room better than silence can.

August 2026 Read the piece →
Sound & Focus

Rain Sounds vs. White Noise

They're not the same thing. How broadband noise and natural soundscapes differ, and which to reach for.

August 2026 Read the piece →
The Calm Home

Building a Bedroom That Wants You to Sleep

Light, sound, temperature and texture. The four levers of a genuinely restful room.

August 2026 Read the piece →
Listening Well

How to Play Ambience All Night

TV, speaker, or headphones? Volume, screens and timers, a practical setup guide for all-night soundscapes.

August 2026 Read the piece →
Deep Work

Ambient Sound for Deep Work

Why both silence and the open office fail your concentration, and how a steady soundscape becomes a focus ritual.

August 2026 Read the piece →