About Chill-out music
Chill-out music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Moby and Hooverphonic.
Chill-out music has given rise to 6 subgenres on this site, such as Downtempo, Ambient house, Balearic beat and Psybient.
From Wikipedia
Chill-out (shortened as chill; also typeset as chillout or chill out) is a loosely defined form of popular music characterized by slow tempos and relaxed moods. The definition of "chill-out music" has evolved throughout the decades, and generally refers to anything that might be identified as a modern type of easy listening.
The term "chill-out music" – originally conflated with "ambient house" – came from an area called "The White Room" at the Heaven nightclub in London in 1989. There, DJs played ambient mixes from sources such as Brian Eno and Pink Floyd to allow dancers a place to "chill out" from the faster-paced music of the main dance floor. Ambient house became widely popular over the next decade before it declined due to market saturation.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chill-out music.
Key artists
- Moby
- Hooverphonic
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Chill-out music?
Chill-out music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music.
Where and when did Chill-out music originate?
Chill-out music originated in Europe in the 1990s.
Who are famous Chill-out music artists?
Moby and Hooverphonic.