Brunch Brigade

I’ve noticed recently that everyone seems to be using the phrase “Chillwave”. What exactly is Chillwave? Now apparently this was originally coined by Carles, creator of the blog, Hipster Runoff. It is characterized by heavy use of effects processing, synthesizers, looping, sampling, and heavily filtered vocals with simple melodic lines.* Neon Indian, Washed Out, Small Black, & Ducktails all being associated with this phrase. I must say in my opinion, Chillwave is like going on the Matterhorn at a carnival. It’s a great ride & gets you excited, but you know it’s bound to make your stomach turn. Some of the bands listed under this genre I simply cannot stand. They are trying to accomplish too much in one song. Others such as Neon Indian, have a certain amazingness to them that I find enticing.  Here is my list of my top 10 Chillwave songs so far.

10. Veto - You Say Yes, I Say Yes

9. Gold Panda - Quitters Raga

8. Sun Araw - Horse Steppin’

7. Memory Cassette - Asleep at a Party

6. Real Estate - Pool Swimmers

5. Bear In Heaven - Lovesick Teenagers

4. Neon Indian - Deadbeat Summer

3. Toro Y Moi - Blessa

2. Washed Out - New Theory

1. Neon Indian - Should Have Taken Acid With You

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