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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4lienetic
AK
Aeon Waves
Aether
Akacia
Alan Watts
Allen Mock
Ambyion
Antent
Arkasia
Azaleh
B-complex
Blackmill
Blure
Bucky
CADMIUM
CASHFORGOLD
Callmestylez
Candleheads
Clahx
CloudNone
Covex
Crystal Skies
Daniel Tera
Dawncall
Diamans
Direct
ENiGMA Dubz
Ed Geater
Elvya
Eminus
Enzalla
Faodail
Feint
Feverkin
Flitz&Suppe
Gemini
Grav3
Groundfold
Hiatus
Himalia
Jacoo
Justin Jet Zorbas
Kazukii
Kill Paris
Koven
Krisu
Levianth
Loz Contreras
Mage
Michael FK
MitiS
Mr FijiWiji
Mxestro
N3MS
N4vi
NCT
Neovaii
Nolan van Lith
ODESZA
Oliverse
Owsey
Phaeleh
Phutureprimitive
Poolz
Ptr.
Punch Deck
ROGUE
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
UNNEVN
Varien
Veela
Vikash Singh 1n
Vowed
Wayr
Wiljan
Wukong
ZawerTwo
Zoë Johnston
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ODESZA
Antent
Seven Lions
Koven
Feint
CADMIUM
MitiS
Veela
AK
Shingo Nakamura
Rootkit
Flitz&Suppe
CASHFORGOLD
Alan Watts
Varien
Neovaii
Rameses B
Highvyn
Zoë Johnston
Crywolf
Au5
JPB
ROY KNOX
Owsey
Vowed
Sublab
Oliverse
Ambyion
Shane 54
Rogue
camoufly
Kazukii
Ephixa
Myon
Azaleh
Justin Jet Zorbas
Sizzle Bird
CloudNone
Aether
Michael FK
Direct
Andy Leech
Phaeleh
Mr FijiWiji
Crystal Skies
Catas
Faodail
Elvya
Mt. Eden
B-complex
Synkro
Akacia
Tom Day
Koda
Krisu
Kisnou
NCT
Hiatus
4lienetic
Kill Paris
Levianth
ENiGMA Dubz
Spor
Sensi Sye
KOAN Sound
Enzalla
CMA
Philter
aurorawave
Shockline
Blure
Tut Tut Child
Sorrow
VLLN
Jacoo
Draper
Stumbleine
N3MS
Phutureprimitive
Gemini
Skrux
ShogunF
Memtrix
32Stitches
Vexaic
Feverkin
Covex
Holly Drummond
Mage
Allen Mock
Aurai
Dawncall
Azedia
Wiljan
Trifonic
Maazel
Electus
Mona Moua
Squired
Loz Contreras