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ASMR – The sound of relaxation

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August 13, 2021

Whether it's the sound of a paintbrush being rubbed over a microphone or someone fixing a postage stamp to an envelope, ASMR, or 'Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response' videos are becoming more popular. The idea is that sounds can help people relax.