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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MONTAGEM CÂMERA LENTA - MEGA FUNK
Single - Released January 17, 2026

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101 Strings Orchestra
Alex Cortiz
Algot Aelster
André Aguado
Anthony Island
Avi Snow
B'Bach
BIONT
Bebo Best
Ben Carter
Bing Crosby
Blackfish
Boozoo Bajou
Braaten
Breezy
Buddha Chillout
Buddha-Bar
C3DRIC
Cafe De Anatolia
Calissimo
Chill Gull
Club des Belugas
Connie Francis
Côte d'Azur
DJ DUARTE
Daniel Santoro
De-Phazz
Dion
Edwardo Atlas
Eigenart
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Erlando
Felix Johansson Carne
Five Seasons
Ganga
GiBoss
Grassskirt
Hallasen
Henry Mancini
Hooverphonic
Ian Storm
ItsLee
Jane Good
JenJammin Sax
Jens Buchert
KAJ
Karen Souza
Kelo
Living Room
Lost Ways
MA:RK
Maurillo
Mecdoux
Meditelectro
Melody Gardot
Molly Lewis
Monster Rally
Mr. Midw3st
NSH
Nate VanDeusen
Nexeri
Oceanside
Os Astronautas
POOLSE
Papik
Pastel
Pat Boone
Patrick Lite
Paul Anka
Pete Dingon
Piero Umiliani
Pierse
Planet Wave House
RAZZ
Raphael DeLove
Rebecca Poole
Relaxing BGM Project
Reverie Trio
Rick Groove
Robbie Hutton
SINE
SIRØB
Sandman
Sarah Menescal
Soul Siesta
Stephen Sullivan
Sum Wave
TWOPILOTS
The Cooltrane Quartet
The Super Lounge Orchestra
Tullio
Urselle
Valante
Valentino
Velvet Hues Quintet
Viva La Panda
YORK
Yann Muller
Zita
just Fede
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Brenda Lee
Louis Armstrong
Chuwi
Tony Bennett
Nat King Cole
Frankie Valli
Nancy Sinatra
Harry Connick, Jr.
TWOPILOTS
Melody Gardot
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Chet Baker
Mecdoux
Bobby Darin
Doris Day
Louis Prima
Relaxing BGM Project
Thievery Corporation
Eve St. Jones
Nat King Cole Trio
Sarah Menescal
Connie Francis
Eydie Gormé
Dionne Warwick
Astrud Gilberto
Chill Covers
Paul Anka
Yann Muller
James Butler
The Ink Spots
Karen Souza
Young Stunna
Stacey Kent
All Night Chill Makers
Glenn Miller
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Braaten
DJ DUARTE
Alex Grey
Loy Mendonsa
Bing Crosby
Mel Tormé
The Cooltrane Quartet
Sammy Davis Jr.
summer sax
Cafe De Anatolia
Ian Storm
BNHM
Henry Mancini
K2S
Peggy Lee
Pink Martini
Helena
Zero 7
Dion
Nouvelle Vague
Relaxing Music
MA:RK
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Emma Stone
Feather
Navagio
Carston
Viva La Panda
Hooverphonic
Ron van den Beuken
Edmofo
C3DRIC
Lost Ways
Jazz Fruits Music
Oceanside
Horizon Blue
Edwardo Atlas
Selective Sounds TTA
Stella Starlight Trio
Gotan Project
Piero Umiliani
Living Room
Scubba
Chill Gull
Jack David
Avi Snow
Carl Douglas
Anakelly
Nate VanDeusen
Saxify
Daniel Santoro
Rick Groove
RAZZ
Deep Vibrations
Nexeri
Galactica Pivot
YORK
John Laurant
Danny Kaye
Club des Belugas
The Chillest
Breezy