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Genre
wave
Parent Genre: Dance/Electronic

Wave music is a subgenre of electronic music that combines elements of trap, hip-hop, and ambient music. It is characterized by its slow, melancholic melodies and heavy use of reverb and distortion. The genre often features chopped and screwed vocal samples and sparse percussion. Wave music has gained popularity in recent years, particularly on SoundCloud, and has been associated with a DIY aesthetic and underground culture.


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List of wave artists

Here is a list of wave artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the wave genre. You can find out what wave genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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