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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Life Isn't A Fountain?
Album - 8 Tracks - Released November 22, 2024

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4ugust
ANDROMEDA
Alejandro Preschel
Andert Tysma
Annabel
Anne Gudrun
Aqua Outcast
BOTCASH
Baby Sleeps
Birch (UK)
Blonde Maze
Boozoo Bajou
COLORS
Carlita
Christian Jährig
Ciao Malz
Citycreed
Cozy Nordic
DANDARA
DFZM
Denvah
Dr. Ryo
Dream Supplier
Drean
ERWI
Embla
Erwin Do
FORTUNA 812
Fleur
Fortuno
GANS
Gijs Laceulle
Held By Trees
INZO
JAMMI
JK the Sage
Julien Grunberg
Krees Waves
Kuremino
LSR/CITY
Lara Somogyi
Liaison
LofiMaxwell
Lost Prince
Lumin
Léon Phal
Magro
Melting Resonance
Miika Kuisma
Monsieur Teddy
Mozez
Myto
NOMADsignal
NRMNT
Oktae
Origami Human
Orión
PXLWYSE
Parov Stelar
Pauline Herr
Pedro da Linha
PØPE
ROSSY
Radrik Gee
Redundancer
Rigid Moods
Room 333
SETYØURSAILS
SHOLTO
SIPHO.
SPACELY
SPACEWALK
Somni
Sorai
Space Nexus 3.33
TMPST
Tabloid
Taren Gopi
The Chillers
The Chillest
Tim Angrave
U
Venus Anon
Von Spriggan
Wamdue Project
Whose Rules
Woven
Zafty
Zeit Driver
caens
chandler in space
deneb glow
faLsantes
gh0st
h00t
lukayo
nitsué.
venbee
yunè pinku
Dream Supplier
Baby Sleeps
Kalmi
Continental
Number_i
Flume
Gustav
Moby
LoFi Waiter
Rivo
The xx
Narvent
Massive Attack
IVOXYGEN
ptasinski
Nujabes
The Cinematic Orchestra
Arc De Soleil
Enigma
Bonobo
PXLWYSE
AVAION
Air
Yoko Gold
Oskoow
DJ Shadow
ECLIPSE
Parov Stelar
Pale Jay
Krono
Sleepy Tom
Nettspend
Bread Beatz
Nascondiglio
Astrality
Quantic
Thievery Corporation
TXVSTERPLAYA
sapientdream
Faithless
Clara La San
Ted Jasper
Rhye
PaulWetz
JADE
Silver Panda
Kabin Crew
Morcheeba
BL3SS
Frou Frou
Little Dragon
myndstream
Röyksopp
Roisee
Jason Dhakal
Girl On Couch
6PM RECORDS
Aatig
I Monster
Toni Anzis
Tycho
STIM
Nathan Nicholson
Wasia Project
Eternalistic
Teddy's Wonderland
Jack Dine
Kreamly
Golfklubb
Anya Nami
saraunh0ly
Guy Sigsworth
Alex Wann
Alka Produce
mapt0v
ChrispyD
Eône
Linear Phase
ROMANTICA
Gramatik
Jo.Ke
warner case
Shibui
J Spooks
Ren Lockhart
DJ CD 011
Tom Breu
Stickle
AKUGETSU
venbee
Nightmares On Wax
Alosa
Imperial Atlas
FARR
Arietis
Zero 7
South Noon
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