Atmospheric Music Alliance

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A member-run network for ambient artists

and listeners

Est. in 2024, Atmospheric Music Alliance (AMA) is a cooperative made of dedicated artists and listeners supporting independent ambient, drone, and atmospheric music. We host gatherings, fund projects, and share tools to help each other keep going.

HOW IT WORKS:

- Join AMA via WithFriends. Choose a tier based on how involved you want to be. All memberships support programming, artist grants, and events.

- Shape the direction. Propose new projects, vote on grants, and join Town Halls. Members decide where AMA goes next.

- Drop in. We host live shows, virtual events, and low-stakes meetups across NYC, Chicago, Hudson Valley + beyond.

become a member

Membership Tiers

MEMBERSHIP TIERS

Friend — $5/month

Buy us a coffee each month and help cover the basics—planning, admin, newsletters, and all the little things that keep AMA going.

• Vote on artist grants
• AMA newsletters & exclusive downloads
• 15% off StretchMetal shows & merch

Guide — $160/year

Play a bigger role in how decisions are made.

• All Participant benefits
• Vote on which proposals get funded
• Help shape the AMA budget + structure
• Discounts on events and items from 4MS, National Audio Co., Reflections, Heavy Trip
• Option to be listed on AMA site
• Eligible for fiscal sponsorship (pilot)

Participant — $12/month

Start shaping what AMA does next.

• All Friend benefits
• Attend Town Halls
• Submit proposals (shows, workshops, etc.)
• Apply for artist grants (after 3 months)

Gem — $300/year

Your support helps us offer sliding scale access for QTBIPOC members.
• All Guide benefits
• Directly funds accessibility + equity

Sliding Scale Guide ($60–$115/year)

available via application for QTBIPOC members

Full Guide benefits

The application window is now open. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis once per quarter and remain open until we reach 5 new members, so we encourage you to apply early.

WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS:

Live events and gatherings
Workshops + skill-sharing
Artist grants + equipment support
Web hosting + admin
Member proposals + promotion

Artist Grant

AMA ARTIST GRANT

Coming September 2025, we’re awarding $1,200 to 1 member and $600 to 2 runner-ups to support AMA artists in creating new works in ambient music; funding projects, equipment, and overall artist development.

To apply for this grant, you must be an active AMA member in the Guide, Gem, or Participant tier. Guides and Gems are eligible right away. Participants must have at least 3 months of continuous membership, so be sure to join by August 31 to apply for this fall’s cycle. Winners will be decided by AMA members' votes.

More info/eligibility

Voting Rights by Tier

VOTING BREAKDOWN

Friend

Vote on artist grants: ✓
Vote on proposal funding: ✖
Vote on AMA budget or structure: ✖

Participant

Vote + apply on artist grants (after 3 months): ✓
Submit event proposals: ✓
Vote on AMA budget or structure: ✖

Guide / Gem

Vote on artist grants: ✓
Vote on + submit event proposals: ✓
Vote on AMA budget or structure: ✓

Partners

PARTNER DISCOUNTS

Codes are shared with Guide and Gem members after signup.

• 4MS – 15% off synths + gear
• National Audio Co – 15–20% off duplication
• Reflections – 15% off tickets
• Heavy Trip – select free shows

Interested in becoming a partner?
We’re always open to adding new partner relationships that serve the needs of our members.

Contact us if you’d like to suggest a partnership.

Events

PAST AMA EVENTS

Radiant Day release (Chicago)
Drone Rodeo (NYC)
Sound Market (Chicago)
Great Big Pond (Hudson Valley)
AMA New Year Gathering (Chicago)
Drone Sleepover V.6 Listening Party (virtual)

Members