Ubiquitous music (ubimus) is an emergent field of research that combines several areas from sound and music computing, human computer interaction, creativity studies, and music education, with a strong social and community underpinning. The term owes its origins to concepts and ideas around ubiquitous computing, connecting with the principle that deep technologies “weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.” Frequently, it is assumed that music is ubiquitous in society but, more often than not, it is experienced in a passive way. Our perspective on ubiquitous music as a field of study aims to foster new opportunities for creative participation, open to all.
We invite scholars, artists, engineers, and other creative practitioners to contribute to a vibrant exchange of ideas on the myriad ways second-wave ubiquitous music (ubimus) permeates our experiences. From technological innovations to social implications, the evolving landscape of ubimus invites exploration across various disciplines. This call seeks to uncover the diverse applications and implications of ubimus in enhancing, transforming, and enriching our interactions with the world around us.
Accepted manuscripts are to be published in a single issue in the journal's Focus section, dedicated in this issue to ubiquitous music.

We welcome papers that delve into, but are not limited to, the following themes:
The impact of ubimus on social practices and community engagement
Technological advancements and their influence on music creation
Artistic expressions within ubimus and their implications for contemporary art
The role of ubimus in education and learning environments
Ethnographic and cultural studies of ubimus in everyday life
Critical analysis grounded on ubimus frameworks of the ethical implications of ubiquitous technologies

Proposals and Inquiries
Interested authors may submit manuscript proposals or inquiries to editor@leonardo.info

Manuscript Submissions
For detailed instructions for manuscript and art preparation, see https://leonardo.info/making-your-submission-journals

Guest editors
Anthony (aka Tony) L. Brooks
Damián Keller
Martin K. Koszolko

Deadlines:
1 April 2025: deadline for article submission
1 November 2025: final drafts
Early 2026: publication