The Nostalgic History of Chillwave

Critics declared Chillwave dead in 2009. The internet proves otherwise.
In this video, I will cover a very brief history of Chillwave, its influences, its legacy, and why this genre has been vindicated by history.
It’s summer. Take time to chill and ride that wave.
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🔔 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀:
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[@johnnykarate_SweepLeg]

My formative years were the 80s and 90s. Chillwave, to me, is false nostalgia (mixed with a little truth) and some wishful fantasy of living in those days. We take our childhood memories and turn up the intensity and emotion by +10, and you have this music genre. And I am absolutely addicted.

[@SpruceCampbell]

There is a song in the L O N G N I G H T S mix that Aesthenic uploaded many years ago called Looking Back Once More by L.D.C.N.
Was one of my favorite ambient tunes, but I never could find anything else by that creator.

[@davidromeroblaya7920]

Wait... Soul is a human and not a talking bulbasaur?
One thing I love about Hello, Meteor is many of its records are set in a alternate timeline where the space race started during the 19th century. As a steampunk fan, it's a wonderful idea (except in that timeline, people had to colonize other planets because the participating countries in the Great War used nuclear weapons as conventional weapons, making Earth a wasteland).

[@VoyageWithSoulSearchAndDestroy]

Actually, I am really an Ivysaur… this is just my human suit I put on. 🙃
I think Hello Meteor is just right for this timeline! I think museums, gardens, and public places should put their albums on full blast.

[@lalo2509]

I'm a huge fan of your compilations!!! You inspired me to record some tunes!!

[@mitsubishi809]

Ayeee a face reveal ! That’s for the upload keep doing your thing !!

[@alganpokemon905]

soulsearchanddestroy face reveal?!?!?!?
sick video! chillwave is my fave genre
i'd love for an even more in depth version of this video

[@VoyageWithSoulSearchAndDestroy]

Face reveal? No, that’s just my human avatar, of course. 🙃
No worries, you haven’t heard the last of this topic!

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

Lol. She has a lot of interview vids where you see her face. This channel and her older SoulSearchandDestroy channel have been a really neat part of youtube for years. I have listened to her mixes for at least 6 years and some I listen to over and over in the car when driving simply for the nostalgia. Can't wait for what the future holds for these channels!

[@jacobstratton1140]

Hey there! I’ve loved your playlists for years! They were an important part of studying during my undergraduate program. Glad to see you’re branching out, I can’t wait to learn more!

[@nitePhyyre]

Oh yeah! I'd love to see this for synth and vapor. Especially going into more depth.
I got into this stuff during the lockdowns. It's so overwhelming, I'm 100% that noob guy from the meme.

[@CubeAtlantic]

Chillwave is kinda obscure but legit wonderful e.g. Vaporwave :)

[@nahrky]

I’ve found so many artists (including the ones you mention in the video) through your channel! What a great video to go with all your mixes. Really well-made and great to have such a detailed overview of the genre so far.

[@chrisbenavides3176]

Great video! Ive been enjoying your mixes for years!

[@SpruceCampbell]

Hearing you name off and then me knowing every one of those producers you listed after 6:29 was one of the most rewarding feelings I've had in months.
I don't know a single other person in real life who likes this genre as much as I do. God knows I've tried to get people interested.

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

Been a while since we saw a history upload from you and its well worth the wait! Always enjoy the well researched content you put up. Thank you for all you do!

[@vexehedrim7910]

Wow, I didn’t know resonance was 10 years old! I love chillwave, nice video

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

I remember when Resonance dropped here on youtube and I was hooked! Great music and miss those somewhat simpler and more relaxed days.

[@CubeAtlantic]

i didn't know Soul Search & Destory had a alt acc & second channel that song is nice to discovery. 💜😎

[@Peeps7468]

Whoah… you’re one person!!! Thank you for the incredible channel. Some of the songs here are so soothing or condoling

[@playOLDmusic]

Good stuff.

[@chaeburger]

I love your videos!

[@rodolforodriguezc9377]

I don't care if Chillwave becames mainstream. While you like is enough.

[@End_Zionism]

Loving these videos! ❤

[@danshea1166]

Awesome video - I hope there are more of these along with the dope mixes!

[@rhumal]

Great vid and one of my favorite genres :3 thank you for uploading!