Chillwave

Chillwave is a genre of electronic music characterized by its dreamy, laid-back soundscapes, often featuring lush synthesizers, downtempo beats, and soothing vocal processing. Emerging in the mid-2010s, chillwave drew inspiration from ambient, indie electronic, and vaporwave, but distinguished itself with a more intimate, emotive approach. During its peak popularity around 2015-2018, chillwave resonated with listeners seeking relaxing, atmospheric soundtracks for everyday life. The genre's cultural significance lies in its role as a calming counterpoint to the anxieties of modern life, offering an escapist oasis of tranquility. Chillwave's distinctive blend of nostalgia-tinged melodies, warm textures, and gentle rhythms sets it apart from more energetic electronic styles, while its DIY ethos and online community roots have fostered a sense of creative camaraderie among its artists and fans.

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AV Allure
Abi Ocia
Agamma Energy
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Auralight
Autumn's Midnight
BBYBITES
Bleu Grave
Breathe Me In
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Chelan
Ciro Zero
Cosmic Cathedral
Cuki Music
DNIE
Dante YN
Dany Synthé
Datsunn
Dyce
EL MA
EVASHA
Echo Map
FC Baseball
Fifth Hour
Friend of a Friend
Galge
Gilligan Moss
Goldielocks
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Hi-Fi Un!corn
INVADR76
JADE
JIALING
JRP
Jay Mellock
Johnny Dioxide
KYP
Kuba Hejz
Ladji Mouflet
Lane Boy
Like Heaven
Lola
Londen Summers
Lonely Girl
Luke Gomm
MANGBORIS
MARTTEIN
MVNA
Mannequin
Mateusz Gędek
Mei Semones
MiDShip
Mika Noé
Mindr
Mirèle
Mr GISCARD
NVRVYN
Naarly
Narvent
PINES
PXLWYSE
Paleni
Pilux
Pink Seasalt
Pollena
Real Lies
Rymdpojken
SAUX
SVETLAYA
Saaro
Sadi
Samedi Sunset
Sea Span
Shell Company
Shimon Hoshino
Soli Lunar
Speedial
Stéphane
Sunset-buff
Suren
Tennis
Torn Hawk
Varis
Varomato
Velvet Cash
Vikash Singh 1n
Vin Bogart
Vxlious
Yoshumidzu
bbyclose
e.motion
july
rivve
spill tab
uxknow
wowflower
yung kai
zincxd
Ольга Восконьян
Рудольф Страусов
leftovermax
wave to earth
Beach House
Supernova Ent
yung kai
Lavern
bbyclose
ODESZA
Mxrci
BL3SS
INTERWORLD
Henrik
KATSEYE
White Gold
lucidbeatz
Narvent
noturgf
Malou
Arc De Soleil
LAZER DIM 700
PXLWYSE
dreamsoda
Toro y Moi
Kavinsky
juju<3
SUPER-Hi
Nascondiglio
Cannons
sombr
Lonely in the Rain
Clara La San
sapientdream
Hiten
Dakota
STM
Ex Habit
Chevy
Drumla
Los Retros
Little Dragon
Levin Liam
Liaze
Little Starflower
MODELKI
Girl On Couch
JADE
Cupidon
Chromatics
ECLIPSE
Gustixa
g3ox_em
Tycho
Zach Templar
Milaa
Jack Dine
Raveena
Endless Summer
Com Truise
Rules
Harmless
soffie
xxtristanxo
Adèle Castillon
ChrispyD
Paper Planes
Golfklubb
13Aurora
Azevedo
ROMANTICA
Linear Phase
Zmeyev
Cheriimoya
bbygirl
Imperial Atlas
Swimming Paul
Offthewally
Oaks
Garcíia
PACANI
Z
Arietis
Bens
iilliaa
a girl and a cat
Coseae
Catching Sunrises
Honey Revenge
pehmoaino
SWIM
Washed Out
Aldae
Hojean
PLS&TY
ornaut
Tourist
Bexnil
The Paul
Besomage
SKRYU
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