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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I'll Come Back to You
Single - Released October 23, 2024

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32Stitches
4lienetic
AK
Aaron Static
Actium
Aerocity
Aether
Alphabet Pony
Ambyion
Andy Leech
Arkasia
Asa
Au5
Aurai
Azaleh
Azedia
Blackmill
CADMIUM
CMA
Callmestylez
Catas
CloudNone
Covex
Crywolf
Daehan
Dawncall
Diamans
Direct
Droptek
Electus
Elliot Berger
Eminus
Enzalla
Ephixa
EvenS
Faodail
Feint
Feverkin
Fracture Design
Gemini
Ghosts Of Paraguay
Groundfold
Hiatus
Holly Drummond
Jacoo
Justin Jet Zorbas
KOAN Sound
Kazukii
Kill Paris
Kindred
Kisnou
Koda
Koven
Krisu
L.A.O.S
Loz Contreras
Maazel
Mage
Martin Mittone
Michael FK
Michael St Laurent
MitiS
Mr FijiWiji
Mt. Eden
NCT
Neutralize
Noctilucent
Nolan van Lith
Nyte
Owsey
Phaeleh
Poolz
Ptr.
Punch Deck
Rameses B
Rogue
Rootkit
Sensi Sye
Shockline
Siriswad
Sizzle Bird
Skrux
Squired
Stumbleine
Sublab
Tom Day
Trifonic
Tut Tut Child
Two Ways
VLLN
Varien
Veela
Vexaic
Vikash Singh 1n
Vowed
Wayr
Wiljan
Xan
aurorawave
camoufly
Koven
Feint
CADMIUM
MitiS
AK
Veela
Rootkit
Rameses B
Varien
Au5
Owsey
Ambyion
Sublab
Vowed
Rogue
Kazukii
camoufly
Justin Jet Zorbas
Crywolf
Azaleh
CloudNone
Michael FK
Direct
Aether
Sizzle Bird
Ephixa
Mr FijiWiji
Phaeleh
Catas
KOAN Sound
Mt. Eden
NCT
Andy Leech
Faodail
Kisnou
Koda
Krisu
Tom Day
Hiatus
Kill Paris
Sensi Sye
Enzalla
CMA
Shockline
aurorawave
Jacoo
VLLN
Tut Tut Child
Gemini
4lienetic
Stumbleine
Skrux
Feverkin
32Stitches
Vexaic
Mage
Holly Drummond
Covex
Droptek
Azedia
Trifonic
Aurai
Wiljan
Dawncall
Loz Contreras
Squired
Maazel
Electus
Noctilucent
Groundfold
Fracture Design
Arkasia
Eminus
Wayr
Michael St Laurent
Elliot Berger
Ptr.
Diamans
L.A.O.S
Nolan van Lith
Poolz
Nyte
EvenS
Two Ways
Actium
Punch Deck
Ghosts Of Paraguay
Yinyues
Daehan
Vikash Singh 1n
Aerocity
Blackmill
Aaron Static
Xan
The Walton Hoax
Asa
Kindred
Siriswad
Martin Mittone
Alphabet Pony