Sad Lo-fi

Sad lo-fi is an emotive sub-genre of lo-fi hip hop, characteristically blending melancholic melodies with understated, low-fidelity production that often includes soft, crackling beats akin to vintage vinyl recordings. This music encapsulates a vibe that is introspective and soothing, while also conveying a sense of nostalgia and longing. Artists within the sad lo-fi scene employ raw, minimalist soundscapes, replete with slowed-down tempos and ambient textures, to evoke deep emotional responses. Lyrics, when present, are typically reflective and candid, touching upon themes like heartache, loneliness, and existential despair, often delivered in a muffled, downtempo whisper that aligns with the genre's introspective nature. Sad lo-fi becomes a solace for listeners looking to dwell in their feelings or find comfort in the midst of life's quieter, more somber moments.

Latest Sad Lo-fi Release
undefined album image
Waiting
Single - Released August 15, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Powfu
CORBAL
Kina
11:11 Music Group
SadBoyProlific
Snøw
Top Playlists
Chill Music 2024 ✨ Calm Aesthetic Vibes 10 Sad Lo-fi artists
The Needle / Malta 3 Sad Lo-fi artists
Workout Motivation 2024 2 Sad Lo-fi artists
The Needle / Malta - Emerging 2 Sad Lo-fi artists
Late Nights & Heartfelt Vibes: A Modern R&B Odyssey 2 Sad Lo-fi artists
The Needle / Finland - Underground 1 Sad Lo-fi artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 64 Sad Lo-fi artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 4,720 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Sad Lo-fi artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. August 15, 2025
  2. August 8
  3. August 8
  4. August 1
  5. August 1
  6. July 25
  7. July 25
  8. July 18
  9. July 18
    undefined album image
    GONE
    1 tracks
  10. July 4
  11. June 30
  12. June 27
  13. June 27
  14. June 23
  15. June 20
  16. June 20
  17. June 16
  18. June 13
  19. June 13
  20. June 6
  21. June 6
  22. June 6
  23. May 30
  24. May 30
  25. May 23
  26. May 16
  27. May 9
    undefined album image
    Chance
    1 tracks
  28. May 9
    undefined album image
    Chance
    1 tracks
  29. May 2
  30. May 2
  31. April 25
  32. April 19
    undefined album image
    DNR
    1 tracks
  33. April 11
  34. April 11
  35. April 4
  36. March 28
  37. March 28
  38. March 24
  39. March 21
  40. March 21
  1. June 27, 2025
  2. April 25
  3. March 17
  4. March 14
  5. February 28
  6. February 28
  7. February 21
  8. February 21
  9. February 7
  10. February 7
  11. February 3
  12. January 23
  13. January 10
  14. January 10
  15. November 8, 2024
  16. October 25
  17. October 18
  18. October 18
  19. October 14
  20. October 4
  1. August 15, 2025
  2. August 8
  3. August 8
  4. August 1
  5. August 1
  6. July 25
  7. July 25
  8. July 18
  9. July 18
    undefined album image
    GONE
    1 tracks
  10. July 4
  11. June 30
  12. June 27
  13. June 23
  14. June 20
  15. June 20
  16. June 16
  17. June 13
  18. June 13
  19. June 6
  20. June 6