chill house
what it is
Chill House is a sub-genre of house music that is characterized by its mellow and relaxed vibe. It features smooth, groovy beats, and melodic, atmospheric sounds that are perfect for chilling out and unwinding. Chill House is often played in lounges, beach clubs, and other laid-back settings.
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cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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questions
What is chill house?
Chill House is a sub-genre of house music that is characterized by its mellow and relaxed vibe. It features smooth, groovy beats, and melodic, atmospheric sounds that are perfect for chilling out and unwinding. Chill House is often played in lounges, beach clubs, and other laid-back settings.
What are good chill house albums to start with?
Try Make You Mine by Madison Beer, Aquamarine by Addison Rae, True (Bonus Edition) by Avicii, and ily (i love you baby) (feat. Emilee) by Surf Mesa.
Who are some women making chill house?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/chill-house/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making chill house, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21