Chillwave is also called a hypnotic priest or a glo-fay. The term came about thanks to the Pitchfork website and the Gorilla vs Bear blog, which played an important role in the genre's formation in the mid-2000s. Popularization of the chillwave was promoted by the increased interest in old audio cassettes and amateur recording. The genre combines the musical tendencies of the 2000s, the craving for the retro 80's and the relaxed sound of the chillout. In chillveve often use sound effects and synthesizers and intentionally distort the recording, achieving an easy, hypnotic and nostalgic sound. "Summer melodies with a touch of sadness" - as the editor of The Guardian describes. Among the famous performers of the genre - Washed Out, Neon Indian, Memory Tapes and Toro Y Moi. Every weekday is a new playlist in the "Genre of the Day" rubric. Here and in our telegram-channel: t.me/ya_musicgenre.