Chillsynth is a form of Synthwave music that utilizes elements from Chillwave, namely lush and dreamy synthesizers with reverb and resonance, resulting in a dreamy and relaxed sound. Chillsynth is characterized by slow, mild tempos and percussion, foregoing the dark and nocturnal sound of other synthwave styles like Darksynth for dreamy, hypnagogic, soothing and sometimes lo-fi atmospheres, for which it is sometimes referred to as "lo-fi synthwave.
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Chillsynth is a form of Synthwave music that utilizes elements from Chillwave, namely lush and dreamy synthesizers with reverb and resonance, resulting in a dreamy and relaxed sound. Chillsynth is characterized by slow, mild tempos and percussion, foregoing the dark and nocturnal sound of other synthwave styles like Darksynth for dreamy, hypnagogic, soothing and sometimes lo-fi atmospheres, for which it is sometimes referred to as "lo-fi synthwave." In contrast to most other synthwave, which usually pays homage to the 1980s, chillsynth is less direct with its nostalgic elements and often references the 1990s instead, like many chillwave styles. Chillsynth is similarly distinct from chillwave in its synth-heavy and futuristic sound, in contrast with chillwave styles that feature more organic instrumentation and/or dominant Pop elements. Chillsynth occasionally incorporates influences from Vaporwave and other related Vapor styles, both musically and visually.
The genre’s beginnings can be traced back to HOME, specifically due to "Resonance", a song from his 2014 album, Odyssey, blowing up on platforms such as Youtube and SoundCloud. Chillsynth would slowly take form over the next few following years, with newcomers such as Emil Rottmayer and Hotel Pools building on HOME’s relaxed style in order to create their own distinct sound. Chillsynth would grow in popularity during the late 2010s and early 2020s, with netlabels such as Midwest Collective and Stratford Court specializing in the genre. Some Youtube channels, such as Electronic Gems, have also become popular hubs for this genre, with some of its uploads receiving millions of views.
