Chillwave

Chillwave: 23 upcoming festivals, including 10 with tickets on sale.

Chillwave, also known as glo-fi, is an electronic music genre defined by its hazy, lo-fi aesthetic, employing abundant digital effects, synthesizers, loops, samples, and heavily filtered vocals over simple melodic lines, often evoking a nostalgic "summer music" vibe. Emerging in the late 2000s, it gained traction through internet culture and blogs, drawing influences from 80s synth-pop, shoegaze, and ambient music. Washed Out, Toro y Moi, and Neon Indian are considered foundational artists of the genre. Its dreamy, escapist sound resonated widely, contributing to its popularity on platforms like TikTok and cementing its place in the indie electronic landscape.

Parent genreContemporary Rock