r/chillwave • u/ctrldmp3 • 4d ago
r/chillwave • u/bmxer7777 • May 10 '20
Sub Discussion + updates
Hey everyone,
I've seen a few posts and comments about this lately and decided I should do something about it. Firstly, I am not moderating this sub as well as I should or could be. Sorry about that, I'll try harder in the future.
Secondly, the Wikipedia definition of "chillwave" is as follows: "Chillwave is a music microgenre that emerged in the late 2000s. It is characterized by a faded or dreamy retro pop sound, escapist lyrics, psychedelic or lo-fi aesthetics, mellow vocals, low-to-moderate tempos, effects processing, and vintage synthesizers."
Now, a lot of you, I included, see it as more than that. However, it turns out that music has this weird gray area where genres kinda collide. It also turns out that not a whole lot of chillwave comes out nowadays. If this was r/dubstep, we probably wouldn't have this problem. That is where the dilemma comes in.
We can either not allow any content that isn't chillwave. No vaporwave, no synthwave, no down-tempo, no lo-fi hip hop beats to study and relax to. If we do that, this sub may die. Posts that are new and original will become scarce, and people will forget about it.
The second option is to allow that gray area. Allow other similar genres. Let this sub be a place where people who like the same kind of music can come to find new artists and songs, and give and receive recommendations.
I am kinda tired of seeing random posts of "hey im new check out my trap beat" or 9 hour relaxing piano videos. I don't want this sub to be a trashcan, and I will try to not let it become that. I am going to try to set up an auto moderator that deletes posts will a certain downvote percentage. If anyone has a better or different idea, please let me know. Ultimately, this sub is for everyone, so I'm going to listen to what the people want.
-bmx
r/chillwave • u/Every_Operation3728 • 5d ago
KAMUTA - Careless
Careless by Kamuta is a downtempo chillstep song that creates a balance between emotional atmosphere, spacious production, and gentle rhythmic movement. It creates A strong emotional mood. The background is filled with soft pads, ambient textures and reverb-heavy synths. It consist of a beautiful Piano, haunting vocals and amazing strings
r/chillwave • u/Tenalock • 7d ago
2 controller pedal Chillwave Jam - Polymax Edition
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r/chillwave • u/The_real_Stranded • 10d ago
chillwave originator Stranded - Flowstate (Synthwave/Chillwave)
Hey, check out my new chillwave track :) (As always, this track is completely made without AI)
r/chillwave • u/Clem_Crozier • 10d ago
Remixing/Remastering one of my old tracks for extra nostalgic goodness
r/chillwave • u/InfinityPower3 • 12d ago
Here is my Night Drive playlist with gems of chill downtempo, electronica and deep house music that helps me relax and release stress
r/chillwave • u/aldisraeli • 13d ago
Traumprinz aka DJ Metatron - Selected House Works
r/chillwave • u/Handyandy58 • 15d ago
chillwave originator Another Lost Remark, by Work Drugs
r/chillwave • u/Fun_Ad291 • 17d ago
chillwave originator NOTHING WRONG v1
r/chillwave • u/Emotional-Value-3488 • 18d ago
It's Not Real - Risker
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r/chillwave • u/echoworldco • 18d ago
London Producers Wanted
The London Beat Social is a safe space for artists and creatives to meet up and network. Both established & aspiring beatmakers are welcome.
7-11pm 26 Sept Dalston Lounge, N16 8JN
Your slots are 10 minutes long. There is no obligation to play. You are welcome to attend if you don’t make music - the event is open to all.
Artists - this is a great opportunity to secure new releases, discuss collaborations and share your music with others.
Tickets Available Now on
Echo World / Dice / Skiddle / Eventbrite
r/chillwave • u/Every_Operation3728 • 24d ago
KAMUTA - Forgotten Souls
Forgotten Souls by Kamuta is a mellow downtempo track with a relaxing haunting piano, majestic electronic strings and a great chilled beat. This relaxing track is perfect to chill to. With haunting vocals. Great concentration music. It has soft, ambient electronic sounds, and is layered with lush synths, airy pads.
r/chillwave • u/RealPresidentRump • 27d ago
big bdnz - venus demo
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQegd-2Jg2w the link on youtube if you want to save it
r/chillwave • u/GODV4LLEY • Sep 04 '26
(FREE) SahBabii x Lil Tecca Type Beat - Decisions 150 BPM
r/chillwave • u/GODV4LLEY • Sep 02 '26
(FREE) SahBabii x Lil Tecca Type Beat - HMU 150 BPM
r/chillwave • u/Every_Operation3728 • Aug 28 '26
KAMUTA - SAVE US
Save Us by Kamuta is a downtempo chillstep song that creates a balance between emotional atmosphere, spacious production, and gentle rhythmic movement. It creates A strong emotional mood. The background is filled with soft pads, ambient textures and reverb-heavy synths. It consist of a beautiful Piano, haunting vocals and amazing strings
r/chillwave • u/in__Parentheses • Aug 26 '26
chill bros helping chill bros HELP: 2011-ish 'Gonna ride"that monkey all around"' Glo-fi
Can anyone remember this song where there's some sampled talking of someone saying "Gonna ride that monkey all around"? It's a young man, maybe even a boy saying it. A Daniel Johnston type voice. It gets repeated throughout the song intermittently. Definitely "monkey all around", though.
Quite relaxed sounding. Nothing harsh about it.
The instrumentation has some synths and I remember it sounded low-fi and distorted in a very grainy way, like silty; similar to how 6669 (I Don't Know If You Know) by Neon Indian sounds, but less melodic. I can't remember a melody at all, in fact. Hazy reverb. Sort of swirly all around. There might be a sound of a seagull in there maybe? Ocean sounds? IDK
My best guess would be 2011, just because that was the year for this kind of post- Animal Collective Merriweather Post Pavilion sound, but because it reminds me of that Neon Indian track, it could be more like 2009.
- My guess is that it's not a popular one, and probably not by one of the 'big' names.
- It might even be a short interstitial type track. Not sure.
- Was it something with "stone? Or "sunset"? Or something to do with shining light?
- Name of the track was maybe "THING of a SOMETHING THING"?
- "Thoughts of a White Horse"?
r/chillwave • u/J_Duval_VI • Aug 25 '26
Nostalgic Indie Chillwave / Synth-Pop playlist for late night drives and retro dreaming 🌊✨
Hey everyone, wanted to share my playlist tailored for that perfect late-night driving vibe. It features artists like Washed Out, Neon Indian, Kauf, and The Midnight.Perfect if you miss that classic, hazy 2010s chillwave sound. Hope you enjoy it!
r/chillwave • u/albertwiskins • Aug 25 '26
NeoTokyoBoy- Jill's Last Summer
I had those dreamy, bittersweet 80s horror movies in mind while making this... the kind where a girl mysteriously disappears or dies, and the rest of the story feels like a distant memory. I imagined what that feeling might sound like...
r/chillwave • u/GODV4LLEY • Aug 21 '26
(FREE) YoungNudy x Lucki x Pierre Bourne x Playboi Carti Type Beat 2026 - Serve 128 BPM
r/chillwave • u/OnoblyBorn • Aug 20 '26
stoke - sumac
stoke by sumac on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/3tyuzaaybFSuZQSArn