Chillstep

Chillstep is a subgenre of electronic dance music characterized by its soothing, atmospheric soundscapes and mid-tempo rhythms, often ranging from 80 to 110 BPM. Emerging in the early 2010s, chillstep drew inspiration from ambient, downtempo, and dubstep, blending lush synthesizers, calming melodies, and subtle basslines to create a relaxing, emotive experience. During its peak popularity around 2012-2015, chillstep tracks often featured ethereal vocal samples, piano or guitar accompaniments, and subtle, pulsing drum patterns. This genre resonated with listeners seeking a more subdued, introspective alternative to the high-energy EDM scene, providing a sonic escape from the stresses of modern life. Notably, chillstep's emphasis on atmospheric texture and melodic sensibility sets it apart from more aggressive dubstep styles, while its subtle rhythmic complexity distinguishes it from ambient electronica.

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32Stitches
4lienetic
AK
Aaron Static
Actium
Aether
Akacia
Alan Watts
Ambyion
Andy Leech
Antent
Arkasia
Au5
Azaleh
B-complex
Blackmill
Blure
Bucky
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Callmestylez
Candleheads
Clahx
CloudNone
Covex
Crystal Skies
Crywolf
Daehan
Daniel Tera
Dawncall
Diamans
Direct
Draper
ENiGMA Dubz
Ed Geater
Elvya
Eminus
Enzalla
Faodail
Feint
Feverkin
Flitz&Suppe
Gemini
Groundfold
Hiatus
Himalia
Jacoo
Justin Jet Zorbas
Kazukii
Kill Paris
Koven
Krisu
L.A.O.S
Levianth
Loz Contreras
Maazel
Mage
Michael FK
MitiS
Mr FijiWiji
Myon
N3MS
N4vi
NCT
Nolan van Lith
ODESZA
Oliverse
Owsey
Phaeleh
Phutureprimitive
Punch Deck
ROY KNOX
Rameses B
Rootkit
SLAJER
Sensi Sye
Seven Lions
Seven24
Shane 54
Shingo Nakamura
Shockline
ShogunF
Siriswad
Sizzle Bird
Spor
Squired
Stumbleine
Sublab
Tom Day
Tut Tut Child
UNNEVN
Varien
Veela
Vikash Singh 1n
Vowed
Wiljan
Wukong
ZawerTwo
Zoë Johnston
aurorawave
camoufly
ODESZA
Antent
Seven Lions
Koven
Feint
CADMIUM
MitiS
AK
Veela
Shingo Nakamura
Rootkit
Flitz&Suppe
Alan Watts
Varien
Rameses B
Highvyn
Crywolf
Zoë Johnston
Neovaii
Au5
Owsey
ROY KNOX
Ambyion
Shane 54
Oliverse
Sublab
Vowed
Rogue
Kazukii
camoufly
Myon
Justin Jet Zorbas
Azaleh
CloudNone
Michael FK
Direct
Aether
Sizzle Bird
Ephixa
Mr FijiWiji
Phaeleh
Catas
Crystal Skies
Mt. Eden
B-complex
Synkro
Akacia
Andy Leech
Elvya
Faodail
Kisnou
Koda
Krisu
Tom Day
Levianth
Hiatus
NCT
Kill Paris
Sensi Sye
KOAN Sound
Spor
ENiGMA Dubz
Enzalla
CMA
Shockline
Sorrow
aurorawave
Philter
Draper
Jacoo
VLLN
Tut Tut Child
Blure
N3MS
Gemini
4lienetic
ShogunF
Stumbleine
Skrux
Phutureprimitive
Feverkin
Memtrix
32Stitches
Vexaic
Mage
Holly Drummond
Covex
Droptek
Azedia
Trifonic
Aurai
Wiljan
Dawncall
Loz Contreras
Squired
Himalia
Maazel
Electus
Seven24
Mona Moua