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About Chillwave
Chillwave is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music and popular music.
From Wikipedia
Chillwave is a music microgenre that emerged in the late 2000s. It is characterized by evoking the popular music of the late 1970s and early 1980s while engaging with notions of memory and nostalgia. Common features include a faded or dreamy retro pop sound, escapist lyrics (frequent topics include the beach or summer), psychedelic or lo-fi aesthetics, mellow vocals, slow-to-moderate tempos, effects processing (especially reverb), and vintage synthesizers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chillwave?
Chillwave is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic music and popular music.
Where and when did Chillwave originate?
Chillwave originated in United States in the 2000s.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q2626684 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Chillwave – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Mezhdunami - The Shining by Mezhdunami – CC BY 3.0