Car accident inspires attention-based listening ideaJan 1, 1975Labels: Brian Eno, Harp, Car AccidentPitchforkWikipedia
Obscure Records launches as experimental outletJan 1, 1975Labels: Obscure Records, Brian EnoWikipedia
Discreet Music releases as early ambient blueprintDec 1, 1975Labels: Discreet Music, Obscure RecordsWikipediaWikipedia
Music for Airports released and ‘ambient’ is namedFeb 1, 1979Labels: Music for, Ambient 1WikipediaPitchfork
Ambient series expands via Harold Budd collaborationApr 1, 1980Labels: Ambient 2, Harold BuddWikipedia
Day of Radiance brings Eno’s ambient curation to LaraajiAug 1, 1980Labels: Ambient 3, LaraajiWikipediaBandcamp
Series conclusion helps define ambient’s early canonMar 1, 1982Labels: Ambient Series, Canonical WorksWikipediaWikipedia
Music for Airports recognized as a genre-defining milestoneMar 1, 1982Labels: Music for, Genre MilestoneWikipediaPitchfork