Lounge

Lounge music is a genre characterized by its sophisticated, laid-back sound, often featuring lush orchestral arrangements, jazzy instrumentation, and smooth, velvety vocals. Emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, lounge music evolved from swing and jazz traditions, becoming a staple of upscale nightlife and supper clubs. Its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s coincided with the rise of Las Vegas and Hollywood's Golden Age, with iconic performers embodying the genre's suave, urbane spirit. Lounge music's cultural significance lies in its role as a soundtrack for sophisticated leisure and entertainment, influencing later genres like easy listening and adult contemporary. Distinct from other genres, lounge music is marked by its polished production, witty lyrics, and a blend of jazz, pop, and classical elements, creating a unique sound that is both retro-glamorous and timeless.

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Single - Released March 30, 2026

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AUGUSTKID
Al Bowlly
Algot Aelster
Anakelly
Anthony Island
B'Bach
BIONT
Bebo Best
Billie Holiday
Bitter:Sweet
Breezy
Brenna Whitaker
Buddha-Bar
Cafe De Anatolia
Carlo Savina
Chet Baker
Chill Covers
Chill Gull
DEFREEZE
DJ DUARTE
Dan Denison
Daniel Santoro
De-Phazz
Dinah Washington
Dionne Warwick
EC Twins
Edwardo Atlas
Eigenart
Eliane Elias
Five Corners
Ganga
Hallasen
Henry Mancini
Horizon Blue
Horxata
Ian Storm
Jjos
John Laurant
Jojo Effect
Karen Souza
Kava
Kelo
LUMINAE
Landayn
Lecomte De Brégeot
Lemongrass
Living Room
Lost Ways
Lovely Laura
LÖVEE
MA:RK
MANÚ
Maurillo
Mecdoux
Meditelectro
Misnoma
Monster Rally
NSH
Nate VanDeusen
Nato (FR)
Natty Rico
Nexeri
Nomyn
Nuage
Oceanside
POOLSE
Papik
Pat Boone
Patrick Lite
Pete Dingon
Pierse
Planet Wave House
RAZZ
Raphael DeLove
Rebecca Poole
Relaxing BGM Project
Reverie Trio
Ron van den Beuken
Rudy Winston
SKAI
Sandman
Sebas Ramis
Soul Siesta
Stacey Kent
TWOPILOTS
Taylor Owen Trio
The Platters
The Super Lounge Orchestra
The Trip
Toby Rose
Tullio
Valentino
Viva La Panda
YORK
Yann Muller
Zist
just Fede
sleepy dude
summer sax
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Brenda Lee
Chuwi
Tony Bennett
Nat King Cole
Billie Holiday
Nancy Sinatra
Frankie Valli
Melody Gardot
Chet Baker
Harry Connick, Jr.
TWOPILOTS
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Mecdoux
Count Basie
Bobby Darin
Doris Day
Louis Prima
Relaxing BGM Project
Nat King Cole Trio
Thievery Corporation
Eve St. Jones
Sarah Menescal
Eydie Gormé
Connie Francis
Yann Muller
Astrud Gilberto
Chill Covers
Paul Anka
Dionne Warwick
Piero Piccioni
Karen Souza
Glenn Miller
All Night Chill Makers
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
DJ DUARTE
James Butler
The Ink Spots
Stacey Kent
Loy Mendonsa
Braaten
Alex Grey
The Platters
Bing Crosby
The Cooltrane Quartet
Mel Tormé
summer sax
Sammy Davis Jr.
Cafe De Anatolia
Sarah Vaughan
Henry Mancini
Pink Martini
BNHM
Ian Storm
Toby Rose
Relaxing Music
Peggy Lee
Nouvelle Vague
Dion
K2S
Luca Giacco
Carston
Feather
Navagio
Dinah Washington
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Emma Stone
MA:RK
Viva La Panda
Ron van den Beuken
Stella Starlight Trio
Edmofo
Edwardo Atlas
Jazz Fruits Music
Hooverphonic
C3DRIC
Gotan Project
Horizon Blue
Landayn
Benny Goodman
Selective Sounds TTA
Lost Ways
Oceanside
Nate VanDeusen
Scubba
RAZZ
Daniel Santoro
Anakelly
Jack David
Carl Douglas
Living Room
Avi Snow
Chill Gull
Rick Groove
Piero Umiliani
Saxify
The Chillest
Jimmy Durante
John Laurant