Scott
@adjustafresh.com
Designer/Founder helping businesses transform users into fans while building & launching my own innovative digital products.
Film & digital photographer, author, traveler, and music lover
The latest: @sonaur.app
Film & digital photographer, author, traveler, and music lover
The latest: @sonaur.app
After nearly 20 years in UX design, I built and launched my first iOS app. Sonaur started with Brian Eno's observation: "You know, a wind chime is basically a simple piece of generative music."
If that idea intrigues you, give it a listen
If that idea intrigues you, give it a listen
Sonaur is now available for iOS. Weather becomes your soundtrack. Real musicians create every sound you hear—temperature, wind, and clouds decide when they play
apps.apple.com/us/app/sonau...
apps.apple.com/us/app/sonau...
Sonaur App - App Store
Download Sonaur by Scott Kiekbusch on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Sonaur.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After nearly 20 years in UX design, I built and launched my first iOS app. Sonaur started with Brian Eno's observation: "You know, a wind chime is basically a simple piece of generative music."
If that idea intrigues you, give it a listen
If that idea intrigues you, give it a listen
Feeling this in my bones. Basically just rotating between steps three and six every week or so.
December 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Feeling this in my bones. Basically just rotating between steps three and six every week or so.
My top 10 albums of 2025
1. Saya – Saya Gray
2. SABLE, fABLE – Bon Iver
3. private music – Deftones
4. Are We All Angels – Scowl
5. God Save The Gun – Militarie Gun
6. EUSEXUA – FKA Twigs
7. Superheaven – Superheaven
8. Baby – Dijon
9. Wrong Side of Heaven – End It
10. NEVER ENOUGH – Turnstile
1. Saya – Saya Gray
2. SABLE, fABLE – Bon Iver
3. private music – Deftones
4. Are We All Angels – Scowl
5. God Save The Gun – Militarie Gun
6. EUSEXUA – FKA Twigs
7. Superheaven – Superheaven
8. Baby – Dijon
9. Wrong Side of Heaven – End It
10. NEVER ENOUGH – Turnstile
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
My top 10 albums of 2025
1. Saya – Saya Gray
2. SABLE, fABLE – Bon Iver
3. private music – Deftones
4. Are We All Angels – Scowl
5. God Save The Gun – Militarie Gun
6. EUSEXUA – FKA Twigs
7. Superheaven – Superheaven
8. Baby – Dijon
9. Wrong Side of Heaven – End It
10. NEVER ENOUGH – Turnstile
1. Saya – Saya Gray
2. SABLE, fABLE – Bon Iver
3. private music – Deftones
4. Are We All Angels – Scowl
5. God Save The Gun – Militarie Gun
6. EUSEXUA – FKA Twigs
7. Superheaven – Superheaven
8. Baby – Dijon
9. Wrong Side of Heaven – End It
10. NEVER ENOUGH – Turnstile
Some great albums in my 2025 honorable mentions. Everything from Indie, to Pop, to Metal, to that ROSALÍA album which is a genre unto itself (details in the alt text)
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Some great albums in my 2025 honorable mentions. Everything from Indie, to Pop, to Metal, to that ROSALÍA album which is a genre unto itself (details in the alt text)
No words in the English language make me feel older than, "join our Discord server"
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
No words in the English language make me feel older than, "join our Discord server"
Got it in 3, but yeah... hell of a word
"I think today's Wordle word is actually the worst in the entire history of the game."
Wordle 1644 is trending as Friday's puzzle is breaking many streaks. How did you do?
Wordle 1644 is trending as Friday's puzzle is breaking many streaks. How did you do?
Wordle - A daily word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Got it in 3, but yeah... hell of a word
Reposted by Scott
Love seeing messages like this from Sonaur beta users:
"I’ve been using your app (in Tf) today. I love its simplicity."
Simplicity and a gorgeous, immersive listening experience are the goals (plus all samples are recorded by actual people).
Have you tried it?
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
"I’ve been using your app (in Tf) today. I love its simplicity."
Simplicity and a gorgeous, immersive listening experience are the goals (plus all samples are recorded by actual people).
Have you tried it?
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
Join the Sonaur beta
Available on iOS
testflight.apple.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Love seeing messages like this from Sonaur beta users:
"I’ve been using your app (in Tf) today. I love its simplicity."
Simplicity and a gorgeous, immersive listening experience are the goals (plus all samples are recorded by actual people).
Have you tried it?
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
"I’ve been using your app (in Tf) today. I love its simplicity."
Simplicity and a gorgeous, immersive listening experience are the goals (plus all samples are recorded by actual people).
Have you tried it?
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
If 2025 has proven anything, it's that you can literally be one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world... You can "have it all" as they say. Yet even with everything money & power can buy, you may still end up a lonely, miserable, self-loathing, pathetic, hateful, shithead
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If 2025 has proven anything, it's that you can literally be one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world... You can "have it all" as they say. Yet even with everything money & power can buy, you may still end up a lonely, miserable, self-loathing, pathetic, hateful, shithead
Great feedback and reactions to @sonaur.app so far. Still some spots open in the public beta before we launch early next year! Would love to hear about your experience with it 🙏
#buildinpublic #ambient #ambientmusic #iosapp #indehacker #binauralbeats #meditation
#buildinpublic #ambient #ambientmusic #iosapp #indehacker #binauralbeats #meditation
Sonaur creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples recorded & processed by humans, not AI-generated. If you enjoy focus music while working, meditating, sleeping, etc. give it a try 🎧
iOS beta: testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
or on the web: www.sonaur.app
iOS beta: testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
or on the web: www.sonaur.app
December 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Great feedback and reactions to @sonaur.app so far. Still some spots open in the public beta before we launch early next year! Would love to hear about your experience with it 🙏
#buildinpublic #ambient #ambientmusic #iosapp #indehacker #binauralbeats #meditation
#buildinpublic #ambient #ambientmusic #iosapp #indehacker #binauralbeats #meditation
ATTN: Early adopters, tech geeks, and music appreciators – The public iOS Sonaur Beta is open
Sonaur creates dynamic, ambient soundscapes where real musicians compose sonic palettes and real time weather data algorithmically arranges them
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
#buildinpublic #ambient
Sonaur creates dynamic, ambient soundscapes where real musicians compose sonic palettes and real time weather data algorithmically arranges them
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
#buildinpublic #ambient
Join the Sonaur beta
Available on iOS
testflight.apple.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
ATTN: Early adopters, tech geeks, and music appreciators – The public iOS Sonaur Beta is open
Sonaur creates dynamic, ambient soundscapes where real musicians compose sonic palettes and real time weather data algorithmically arranges them
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
#buildinpublic #ambient
Sonaur creates dynamic, ambient soundscapes where real musicians compose sonic palettes and real time weather data algorithmically arranges them
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
#buildinpublic #ambient
Reposted by Scott
The Sonaur iOS beta is officially live for the first 100 users.
Sonaur creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples are recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. Join the beta to help shape the future of Sonaur
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
Sonaur creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples are recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. Join the beta to help shape the future of Sonaur
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
Join the Sonaur beta
Available on iOS
testflight.apple.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Sonaur iOS beta is officially live for the first 100 users.
Sonaur creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples are recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. Join the beta to help shape the future of Sonaur
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
Sonaur creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples are recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. Join the beta to help shape the future of Sonaur
testflight.apple.com/join/RM2yCDS1
Calibri vs Times New Roman is like repainting a beige wall another shade of beige
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
At State Dept., a Typeface Falls Victim in the War Against Woke
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Calibri vs Times New Roman is like repainting a beige wall another shade of beige
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Sonaur v1.0 is officially submitted for iOS App Store review.
I've been on the design side of iOS & Android apps for several years, but this is the first time I've done everything soup to nuts (that's a weird expression).
The web app is available now www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic
I've been on the design side of iOS & Android apps for several years, but this is the first time I've done everything soup to nuts (that's a weird expression).
The web app is available now www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Sonaur v1.0 is officially submitted for iOS App Store review.
I've been on the design side of iOS & Android apps for several years, but this is the first time I've done everything soup to nuts (that's a weird expression).
The web app is available now www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic
I've been on the design side of iOS & Android apps for several years, but this is the first time I've done everything soup to nuts (that's a weird expression).
The web app is available now www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic
Based on user feedback & analytics, I've completely remade the Ethereal palette in the Sonaur web app. If you enjoy #ambientmusic while working, meditating, or just existing, put on some headphones and give it a listen 🎧
And the iOS version is available for TestFlight builds 😎🔜
www.sonaur.app
And the iOS version is available for TestFlight builds 😎🔜
www.sonaur.app
www.sonaur.app
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Based on user feedback & analytics, I've completely remade the Ethereal palette in the Sonaur web app. If you enjoy #ambientmusic while working, meditating, or just existing, put on some headphones and give it a listen 🎧
And the iOS version is available for TestFlight builds 😎🔜
www.sonaur.app
And the iOS version is available for TestFlight builds 😎🔜
www.sonaur.app
Making progress on the Sonaur iOS app. If you enjoy background ambient/focus music while working, meditating, sleeping, you can check out the web app before we launch in the App Store
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #iosapp #indiehacker
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #iosapp #indiehacker
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Making progress on the Sonaur iOS app. If you enjoy background ambient/focus music while working, meditating, sleeping, you can check out the web app before we launch in the App Store
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #iosapp #indiehacker
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #iosapp #indiehacker
www.sonaur.app creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. If you enjoy background ambient/focus music while working, meditating, sleeping, give it a try :)
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #buildinpublic
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #buildinpublic
Sonaur Prototype
www.sonaur.app
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
www.sonaur.app creates unique, ambient soundscapes triggered by real-time weather data. All samples recorded and processed by humans, not AI-generated. If you enjoy background ambient/focus music while working, meditating, sleeping, give it a try :)
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #buildinpublic
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #buildinpublic
Reposted by Scott
hi internet! do i know anyone looking for some freelance work through the end of the year?
the project is a tiny bit of web dev but mostly design, animation, and graphic design in a webflow site!
the project is a tiny bit of web dev but mostly design, animation, and graphic design in a webflow site!
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
hi internet! do i know anyone looking for some freelance work through the end of the year?
the project is a tiny bit of web dev but mostly design, animation, and graphic design in a webflow site!
the project is a tiny bit of web dev but mostly design, animation, and graphic design in a webflow site!
Endorsed!
The composition of product teams and their delivery models are already starting to change due to AI capabilities.
RIP silos & specialists 💀
The composition of product teams and their delivery models are already starting to change due to AI capabilities.
RIP silos & specialists 💀
Excellent read by @den.dev 👏👏
You Need To Become A Full Stack Person
https://den.dev/blog/full-stack-person/
You Need To Become A Full Stack Person
https://den.dev/blog/full-stack-person/
You Need To Become A Full Stack Person · Den Delimarsky
AI tools are commoditizing single-skill roles. The future belongs to people who can think, build, and ship across the entire stack.
den.dev
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Endorsed!
The composition of product teams and their delivery models are already starting to change due to AI capabilities.
RIP silos & specialists 💀
The composition of product teams and their delivery models are already starting to change due to AI capabilities.
RIP silos & specialists 💀
Sonaur composes ambient soundscapes driven by real-time weather data with samples composed by humans (not AI). Like wind chimes it's unpredictable, meditative, and ever-changing. Not recorded music, but a living, ambient soundtrack
www.sonaur.app 🎧
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #experimental
www.sonaur.app 🎧
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #experimental
Sonaur Prototype
www.sonaur.app
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sonaur composes ambient soundscapes driven by real-time weather data with samples composed by humans (not AI). Like wind chimes it's unpredictable, meditative, and ever-changing. Not recorded music, but a living, ambient soundtrack
www.sonaur.app 🎧
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #experimental
www.sonaur.app 🎧
#ambientmusic #focusmusic #ambient #experimental
Wow. Google Analytics is a hot mess from a usability standpoint.
Any guidance or suggestions for alternatives?
Any guidance or suggestions for alternatives?
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Wow. Google Analytics is a hot mess from a usability standpoint.
Any guidance or suggestions for alternatives?
Any guidance or suggestions for alternatives?
I have a love/hate relationship with these lists.
Yay – a bunch of great new artists to check out 🙌
Holy shit – look at all these new artists to check out 😫
cc @stereogum.com @tombreihan.bsky.social @chrisdeville.bsky.social
stereogum.com/2476155/the-...
Yay – a bunch of great new artists to check out 🙌
Holy shit – look at all these new artists to check out 😫
cc @stereogum.com @tombreihan.bsky.social @chrisdeville.bsky.social
stereogum.com/2476155/the-...
The 40 Best New Artists Of 2025
What do Tame Impala, Haim, Chance The Rapper, and Addison Rae all have in common? Though they’re arguably superstars now, in the past they were all featured among Stereogum’s annual roundups of the ye...
stereogum.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I have a love/hate relationship with these lists.
Yay – a bunch of great new artists to check out 🙌
Holy shit – look at all these new artists to check out 😫
cc @stereogum.com @tombreihan.bsky.social @chrisdeville.bsky.social
stereogum.com/2476155/the-...
Yay – a bunch of great new artists to check out 🙌
Holy shit – look at all these new artists to check out 😫
cc @stereogum.com @tombreihan.bsky.social @chrisdeville.bsky.social
stereogum.com/2476155/the-...
I love listening to music, but sometimes it's too distracting and working in silence is no fun. Sonaur takes weather data and transposes it into a unique, dynamic ambient soundtrack
Throw on some headphones and give it a try 😇
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #webapp
Throw on some headphones and give it a try 😇
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #webapp
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I love listening to music, but sometimes it's too distracting and working in silence is no fun. Sonaur takes weather data and transposes it into a unique, dynamic ambient soundtrack
Throw on some headphones and give it a try 😇
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #webapp
Throw on some headphones and give it a try 😇
www.sonaur.app
#buildinpublic #ambientmusic #webapp
There was a time (6 months ago?) when I'd get anxious anytime I used Claude to help me with a new feature or make any significant change to the codebase.
That anxiety has all but disappeared. Claude Code has gotten so capable and so efficient as long as the instructions are clear
#buildinpublic
That anxiety has all but disappeared. Claude Code has gotten so capable and so efficient as long as the instructions are clear
#buildinpublic
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There was a time (6 months ago?) when I'd get anxious anytime I used Claude to help me with a new feature or make any significant change to the codebase.
That anxiety has all but disappeared. Claude Code has gotten so capable and so efficient as long as the instructions are clear
#buildinpublic
That anxiety has all but disappeared. Claude Code has gotten so capable and so efficient as long as the instructions are clear
#buildinpublic
I built a digital wind chime Inspired by Brian Eno.
Real-time weather data (wind, temp, humidity) drives a generative ambient audio engine. Add 5 optional binaural beat frequency options. It's your personal ambient soundtrack, created by the world
Web prototype: sonaur.vercel.app
#buildinpublic
Real-time weather data (wind, temp, humidity) drives a generative ambient audio engine. Add 5 optional binaural beat frequency options. It's your personal ambient soundtrack, created by the world
Web prototype: sonaur.vercel.app
#buildinpublic
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I built a digital wind chime Inspired by Brian Eno.
Real-time weather data (wind, temp, humidity) drives a generative ambient audio engine. Add 5 optional binaural beat frequency options. It's your personal ambient soundtrack, created by the world
Web prototype: sonaur.vercel.app
#buildinpublic
Real-time weather data (wind, temp, humidity) drives a generative ambient audio engine. Add 5 optional binaural beat frequency options. It's your personal ambient soundtrack, created by the world
Web prototype: sonaur.vercel.app
#buildinpublic