r/chillwave • u/SSCharles • 7h 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 • 1d ago
KAMUTA - Catch A Star
Catch A Star 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 • 1d ago
Loughborough Junction - Tenalock
I made a pretty chill chillwave track and I like it a lot. I used my prophet 5 and my mini d for the bones, and polymax for the rest. I love grain delays . You can listen here as well as an obsessive amount of other music, I try to resist putting anything average up and if I do I usually delete a few days later. This track has a vibe. Enjoy.
r/chillwave • u/synthctrl • 5d ago
How to make "Resonance" by HOME
Resonance still feels like the soundtrack to a half-remembered dream, so we recreated the whole thing in Serum. Every sound is broken down step by step. Happy to answer questions in the comments!
r/chillwave • u/dayoldnews • 6d ago
Hotel Pools & Eagle Eyed Tiger - Cruise DRUMS
r/chillwave • u/Vect0rSigma • 9d ago
Hideaway Realm (Chillwave mix) - [Arcade Mode Mixtape vol.36]
r/chillwave • u/HexagonSean • 9d ago
Hypixi!!! - Quartervision (Re-release)
r/chillwave • u/goodjarrecords3 • 11d ago
The Daughters Of Ash - Passage To Paragon
r/chillwave • u/Every_Operation3728 • 17d 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/The_real_Stranded • 22d 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 • 22d ago
Remixing/Remastering one of my old tracks for extra nostalgic goodness
r/chillwave • u/InfinityPower3 • 24d 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 • 25d ago
Traumprinz aka DJ Metatron - Selected House Works
r/chillwave • u/Handyandy58 • 26d ago
chillwave originator Another Lost Remark, by Work Drugs
r/chillwave • u/Fun_Ad291 • 28d ago
chillwave originator NOTHING WRONG v1
r/chillwave • u/echoworldco • Sep 18 '26
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 • Sep 12 '26
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 • Sep 10 '26
big bdnz - venus demo
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