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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Single - Released May 30, 2025

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Acko
Amø
Appleby
Bella Dose
Blomster Bror
CARMA
Camaeleon
CloudNone
Comet Blue
Coral Reef
DAV5
DI3GO
DVO
Dawn River
Dog Wellness
Eestbound
Fan Sounds
Fireplace Sample Master
Frythm
Giulio Cercato
Goldielocks
Gorgon Breath
Grey October Sound
Gum64ll
Henwall
ILYOCS
J. Cross
Joint Beauty
Joy Bloo
Kamro
Kippin Rush
LAZER DIM 700
Lofi Trumpet
Lola
Lonely Girl
Lou Kil
M A R N i E
Mascotas tranquilas
McWavy
MilanoBeats
Miso Extra
Molly McPhaul
Moonseason
Naarly
Narvent
ORANCHA
Olli August
PARDØ
PNTHER
POOLSE
Paklite
Paws for Thought
Peder Stenberg
Picture Talk
Pierrii
Puppy Music
Puppy Music Dreams
RAVILLE
RIP Swirl
RMB Justize
Rain Man Sounds
Rain Shower
Rainy Dreaming
Red Fingers
Red Parlament
Reeverbal
Ren Ocean
Reverblaster
SADBOY
SEOULDAL
Sharpie Smile
Simone's Carpet
Sleeping Sounds
Sleepy Cats
Slenderino
Slow Sex Music
Solar Body
Sonnee
SyncSouls
TNL VZN
TWÏNS
UnderWater Project
Unusual Noize
Valenze
Wati mono
Young Wolf Beatz
Zen Kenzie
aruma
bby
berry meet
eydrey
faux kitsune
kaxzyee
luvmykitten
skyswimming
spill tab
sweetbaby
unknownlinde
vinter
whathedgar
leftovermax
wave to earth
Beach House
Supernova Ent
yung kai
bbyclose
Lavern
BL3SS
ODESZA
Mxrci
INTERWORLD
Henrik
KATSEYE
White Gold
lucidbeatz
noturgf
Narvent
Malou
slō
LAZER DIM 700
PXLWYSE
dreamsoda
Arc De Soleil
Kavinsky
Toro y Moi
juju<3
SUPER-Hi
Nascondiglio
Lonely in the Rain
sombr
sapientdream
Clara La San
Hiten
STM
Dakota
Cannons
Ex Habit
Chevy
Drumla
Los Retros
Girl On Couch
MODELKI
Little Dragon
Cupidon
Chromatics
Little Starflower
Levin Liam
JADE
Milaa
Jack Dine
g3ox_em
PaulWetz
Bratty
Gustixa
Tycho
ECLIPSE
Zach Templar
Harmless
Golfklubb
Raveena
Com Truise
Rules
Endless Summer
xxtristanxo
Paper Planes
ChrispyD
Adèle Castillon
soffie
Swimming Paul
Imperial Atlas
ROMANTICA
Cheriimoya
Linear Phase
Zmeyev
bbygirl
Azevedo
13Aurora
Z
Arietis
Bens
Offthewally
PACANI
Oaks
Garcíia
Mist & Moon
Liaze
iilliaa
a girl and a cat
Skylight+
Coseae
SWIM
Washed Out
Hojean
ornaut
pehmoaino
Catching Sunrises
PLS&TY
Honey Revenge
Aldae
The Paul