Downtempo

Downtempo is a genre characterized by its mellow, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring lush electronic textures, minimalist beats, and soothing melodies. Emerging in the 1990s, it evolved from the chillout and trip-hop scenes, incorporating elements of ambient, house, and world music. Popularized in the 2000s, downtempo became a staple of electronic music culture, with its relaxing, introspective vibe resonating with listeners seeking a calming counterpoint to the fast-paced world. Notable for its use of subtle, pulsing rhythms, downtempo often features emotive vocal styles, found sounds, and organic instrumentation. Distinct from its more upbeat cousins, such as house and techno, downtempo's laid-back, introspective nature sets it apart, making it a perfect accompaniment for relaxation, focus, or contemplation.

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Tidal Ways
Single - Released November 11, 2024

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AKUGETSU
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Andert Tysma
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Arab
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AwareNess
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Babymorocco
Bondo
Carlita
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Club Shy
Coastal
DIEBE
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Dot Major
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E S
Factanonverba
Florito
Førehand
GXTP
Grove
HNNS
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Husa & Zeyada
ILO
Igor Pumphonia
Itzlxvr
JADE
JIALING
Jason Masoud
KRL
Kiki Solvej
Labo Music
Legendes Industries
Lia Kuri
Lightflower
Lost Prince
M4TT3RS
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MLiR
Maykors
Mazyn
Miika Kuisma
Minkki
Moby
Monte Origami
Mougli
N33T
NIKITAIDISYUDA
Narvent
Navtec
Notation
OTIOT
Osfur
Paula Tape
Pawl D Beats
RUBACK
SENNA
SOLR
SPOOKYPBL
SWAYLÓ
Simen Sez
Skeleten
Sleepy Panda
Slowz
Space Nexus 3.33
StudioWyzz
TMNV
Talmirage
The Purple Project
Tundra
UMBRA
VXSION
Vanished
Varanasi Sky
Vusic
WIINSTON
Yetirich
Zamna Soundsystem
b4ze
bob le head
brokencray
chuala
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Flume
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Rivo
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The xx
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IVOXYGEN
ptasinski
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AVAION
Enigma
Air
Arc De Soleil
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Parov Stelar
DJ Shadow
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Thievery Corporation
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Clara La San
PaulWetz
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Rhye
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Girl On Couch
Jason Dhakal
BL3SS
Frou Frou
Little Dragon
Morcheeba
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Roisee
myndstream
Aatig
I Monster
Wasia Project
Nathan Nicholson
Jack Dine
Teddy's Wonderland
STIM
Tycho
Toni Anzis
Eternalistic
Alex Wann
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Anya Nami
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venbee
Nightmares On Wax
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