And, yes, I do think that the end is in sight for SiriusXM. Zone out to a vibe with smooth, melodic hip-hop instrumentals and lo-fi beats. With hundreds of hours of original audio content available in six languages, Calm supports users in more than 190 countries. I dont really need to hear music I dont like, or sport stations I dont care about or xmas music for months before the holiday. Type a symbol or company name. There is more: a user blog offers an unconfirmed report that the new lineup will see NBC Sports Audio take channel 85; Caliente: 151; CBS Sports Radio: 158; and SportsGrid: 159. 71 returns 12/27). https://www.change.org/p/reverse-the-moving-of-50s-on-5-and-60s-on-6-for-siruisxm. Listeners are instantly transported into a relaxing environment with music and meditations to guide you throughout the day--from awakening soundscapes to a mid-day meditation and more calming lullabies at night. It was Studio 54, it was the best disco music!!! SiriusXM's The Calm Channel? | DBSTalk Forum What happened to all my channels? This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All it plays now is older easy listening music. Relax with instrumental, smooth and contemporary jazz. SiriusXM Teams Up With Calm to Launch 'The Calm Channel' - PR Newswire It makes sense to listen to relaxing music while cooking and eating, relieving stress and doubling up on that feeling of satisfaction. Is there a radio station that plays calming music? When the symbol you want to add appears, add it to My Quotes by selecting it and pressing Enter/Return. Cancelling. Will probably cancel. I can see how Calm would appeal to people that are into ASMR videos on YouTube, but it's not for me. Need my 60s on 6. A study in Nature Neuroscienceshowed an increase in dopamine in the brain with music listeners thats similar to the way we feel after satisfying a food craving. Listeners are instantly transported into a relaxing environment with music and meditations to guide you throughout the dayfrom awakening soundscapes to a mid-day meditation and more calming lullabies at night. "Didn't I just hear those ocean waves over a hour ago at :30 ?". Outsmart the market with Smart Portfolio analytical tools powered by TipRanks. This website uses cookies. That was in the late 50s. It's great that they're adding content and all, but it's gotta be frustrating for people that actually listen to existing channels on their radios that are getting swapped around for these new cross-promotional channels. If I only wanted oldies, I would listen to 60s and 70s. Before you even get to work, set the tone for the day with your music choice. Thank you!!! Drift off to meditative melodies and relaxing rhythms any time of the day. SiriusXM'sThe Calm Channelis an exclusive pop-up music channel featuring soothing sounds of ambient music, nature melodies, quiet lullabies and simple meditations providing the perfect backdrop to take a deep breath and let go of life's daily stresses. Thus, I, like apparently many others, am trying to decide whether or not I will continue my subscription. They may as well call it The Bland now! It was one of the best channels to tune into if you just wanted to chill out on a long drive. The Calm Channel will air through June on channel 68. A Major Channel Shift Is Coming To Sirius XM, Sign up for our newsletters for the rest of the headlines, FCC Opens Docket on Directional Antenna Performance Verification, NAB: 2022 Quadrennial Review A Rerun Of Unfinished 18, Broadcast Radio: Holding its Own In-Car During Drive Time, All Ears: Online Audio Consumption Hits Record High, https://www.change.org/p/reverse-the-moving-of-50s-on-5-and-60s-on-6-for-siruisxm, NAB Signs On To D.C. Plea To Stop FTC Planned Noncompete Ban, The First Certified ATSC 3.0 Upgrade Accessory Receiver Is Here, RBR+TVBR Observation: Why Local Media Wins. About SiriusXMSirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Adam R Jacobson is a veteran radio industry journalist and advertising industry analyst with general, multicultural and Hispanic market expertise. May not be copied or duplicated without express written permission. Mini meditations, called "Mindful Moments," will run four times a day at 8 am, Noon, 4 pm and8 pm ET. For satellite radio customers Spa retains its channel 68 slot but it is online only. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. SiriusXM's Spa channel (formerly on channel 68) will move over to SiriusXM's streaming and digital platforms through June. I do not like the change of 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s 90s. For more about SiriusXM, please go to:www.siriusxm.com. Listeners are instantly transported into a relaxing environment with music and meditations to guide you throughout the day from awakening soundscapes to a midday meditation and calming lullabies at night. Lucky we both have players in our cars. The Calm Channel is available on channel 68, as well as any time on demand on the SiriusXM app, as part of SiriusXMs Stream Free offer through May 31. Covid couldnt do it but Sirius can. As a former OTR truck driver, your reply made me smile. For more information, please visitwww.calm.com. Features music from eastern and western spiritual traditions and a diverse range of legendary and present-day artists. SiriusXMs Spa channel (formerly on channel 68) will move over to SiriusXMs streaming and digital platforms through June. The channels are currently running a loop stating that they are no longer available on the service although still listed on SiriusXMs programming guide. Only playing 70s!! I'm only getting the Preview Channel now. Media contact:Amy Galleazzi212-901-6552Amy.galleazzi@siriusxm.com, View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/siriusxm-teams-up-with-calm-to-launch-the-calm-channel-301053954.html. I loved the old channel line up including the blend but now I am searching to find what I want to listen to. I live out in the boonies and drive a distance to work so I listen to the radio morning and afternoon. Listeners are instantly transported into a relaxing environment with music and meditations to guide you throughout the day--from awakening soundscapes to a mid-day meditation and more calming lullabies at night. Songs are way too old for me. What happened to all my channels? I'm only getting the - Sirius XM Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Some Sports play-by-play programming are listed as airing on the channels this weekend. Now its all dated stuff and, whats worse, it all seems super mellow! It eliminated my ability to scan up and down with the buttons on my steering wheel while driving. Was making it easy for listeners a bad thing? Nevertheless, over the road or at home, The Blend was my first choice of music to listen to. The 70s on 7 remains on Channel 7; corresponding decade-specific channels remain on Channels 8-11. A couple of months ago they bumped Love #70 for a 24/7 ad of Hallmark. The Calm Channelis available to SiriusXM subscribers nationwide and to everyone including anyone who is not already a SiriusXM subscriber on the SiriusXM app and connected devices as part of SiriusXM's recently announced free streaming access period through May 31. Press J to jump to the feed. ***The Calm Channel is currently unavailable. We also think this sleazy move, by Sirius, removing the oldies, is VERY DISRESPECTFUL to the older generation who grew up listening to that music. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Calm Radio offers unique audio experiences - curated music, Sounds of Nature, relaxing ambience - so you can work, can focus, can relax, can sleep. I love the updated The Blend! I agree with the disappointment in The Blend. I always hate Tuesdays because the music we have to listen to. I dont enjoy oldies all the time. Consider incorporating calming music during these parts of your day to encourage similar feelings. Were shuffling a few things around to make room for even more great content.. Many fans of Sirius XMU channel have taken to Twitter to express their shock and frustration at the Sirius XMU's disappearance from Channel 35 on Sirius XM at the beginning of this week. The Calm Channel is now available exclusively on SiriusXM radios (channel 68) and on the SiriusXM app throughout May and June. But if it's good content, then who cares, I guess. Copy and paste multiple symbols separated by spaces. It's great that they're adding content and all, but it's gotta be frustrating for people that actually listen to existing channels on their radios that are getting swapped around for these new cross-promotional channels. SiriusXM dropped its four remaining local Traffic and Weather channels on March 1. What has not been announced is the change at Studio 54. PLEASE, BRING BACK STUDIO 54 DISCO! Dumb idea. If nothing else it does create a driving hazard. From 1996 to 2006 he served as an editor at Radio & Records. March 3, 2023. Another comment upthread says the calm channel will only be here through june and I assume they will revert the station back to the spa after that. What happened tp Plash? SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. I used to toggle between 15 The Pulse for new rock and 16 The Blend for the mix of slightly older with newer rock. For more about SiriusXM, please go to:www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM dropped its four remaining local Traffic and Weather channels on March 1. I guess it is time to get out the CDs. I now hate The Blend. Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Yearand one ofFast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2020, Calm boasts over 80 million downloads to date, averaging 100,000 new users daily. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 11 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers and directly to consumers through aftermarket devices. My situation and complaint exactly. Enjoy music made especially for meditation. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Listeners are instantly transported into a relaxing environment with music and . Will be canceling!! Spa has been on SXM for years now, and it's getting bumped for essentially a 24/7 Calm ad. If I wanted 70s and 80s I would have listened to the stations dedicated to those eras. Mini meditations, called "Mindful Moments," will run four times a day at 8 am, Noon, 4 pm and 8 pm ET. What happened to all my channels? Ugh, same here. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The 60s, with veteran hosts Shotgun Tom Kelly and Pat St. John alongside Dave Hoeffel as air personalities, will be branded as 60s Gold, taking Channel 73. Now its just another oldies channel. Ive been a subscriber since 2002. Whos the turd head that made this bad choice ? Not any more. The Calm Channel is available on channel 68, as well as any time on demand on the SiriusXM app. Similarly, music has been shown to reduce chronic pain, likely through distraction, relaxation, [and] positive emotion, according to Scientific Reports. SiriusXM Launches The Calm Channel - RadioInsight And they need to do it before my subscription comes up for renewal! The 90s were okay, but thats in our opinion when music started tanking and going downhill for the worst. 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