Music is a great way to chill out, recharge and live your best life 🤙
So, if music is your bag, we’ve got something special for you. Sit down, strap in and get ready to broaden your musical horizons with our top 20 chill out songs. Spanning just about every genre, and in no particular order, these are all best enjoyed with a Green Monké or two. Let’s get to it!
20. Tame Impala – Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Slow, melodic vibes mixed with a killer backing track. Add in some soulful lyrics and you’ve got a song that could put anyone in their feelings – in a good way. This is a hard recommend for something like a long walk, or a full on chill out session with friends.
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19. Frank Ocean – Lost
If you only ever listen to one Frank Ocean track, let it be this one. It's all here: the low-key tempo, and the soft-spoken lyrics that really pack a punch. Don’t even get us started on his sample game – he’s just out of this world.
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18. Glass Animals – Gooey
Mellow bars with just the right amount of melancholy, this takes the perfect combination of slow vibes and fun to take you on a melodic journey in a soft, slightly sad way – but without making you rethink any of your life choices. This one is perfect for study sessions.
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17. LP – Girls Go Wild
This LA inspired banger never fails to make you feel like you’re driving down the road without a care in the world. You’ll find yourself whistling the hooks for a few days after you’ve heard it – making it the perfect track for planning your next big adventure with your squad.
16. Jorja Smith – Be Honest (feat. Burna Boy)
We’ll be honest. You'll want this one on repeat. Super slick production meets one of the most superb, soulful voices out there. It doesn’t get more chill than this one.
15. Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
This sound has one mood, and one mood only – live your best life.
Perfect kind of song for those days when you need to be your own biggest fan. You’ll be ready to take on the world after this one.
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14. Ben Howard – What A Day
Smooth vocals combined with sick acoustic guitar skills. That’s how you know that a song is always going to be straight vibes. This is one for those days where you’re looking to take some time for yourself. So slow down, put your feet up and turn this one UP!
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13. Bobby Alou – It’s Time
Just a few seconds in, and you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island. We can see it now. You’re looking nobly into the sunset with the chilliest of drinks in your hand. It’s Green Monké by the way. Perfect for those days when you just need to get away from it all.
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12. James Blake – Can’t Believe The Way We Flow
Big synth and hip-hop samples make this track one of the easiest of listens. Great for those early weekend mornings where you can finally find some time to kick back, relax and do all those things you’ve been putting off.
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11. Emily Wurramara – Lady Blue
Keep this one ready for those days where you need to take a step back – you know the ones we mean. It’s the perfect antidote to those long, busy days, calming your mind, soothing your soul, and healing the spirit with a beautiful acoustic melody.
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10. Jamie XX – Loud Places
This one is summer vibes in a song. Uplifting while melancholic at the same time, it’s a song that builds and builds to a thing of real beauty. Headphones recommended to fully enjoy the cool, chilling atmosphere of this one.
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9. Mac Miller – Blue World
A low-key song that combines big beats with a slow, silky-smooth rhythm which never fails to put a hop into your step. This is textbook Mac – you’ll want to turn this one up on long walks, and chill out sessions with your friends.
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8. Manu Chao – Bongo Bong
This is happiness in a song. You could be having the worst day, but this song can help make it better. Fun drums meet even funnier lyrics, this song can always put a smile on your face. This is a straight ‘I’m living my best life’ kind of vibe that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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7. Moonchild – Too Good
Here’s one for the people that like slow jams. A real up and comer that’s known for elegant, fun and easy going kind of flows. This one is the epitome of a smooth groove.
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6. Porji – Nobody Scared
This melodic tune was inspired by the band after reflecting on the feeling of fear of walking home alone at night. It’s a song about recognizing those feelings, by addressing the fact that women and girls shouldn’t have to live their lives afraid.
A great example of music being a great way to express ourselves by taking a serious topic, and making it into a positive and beautiful thing. Big recommend from us.
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5. Eve, Gwen Stefani – Let Me Blow Your Mind
Now THIS one hits different. Timeless. Iconic even. We’ve all got a lot to thank Eve and Gwen for with this one. Why you may ask? Because this is just pure unadulterated swag.
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4. Childish Gambino – Redbone
Anything from Childish is a straight vibe. But this is really one of his best.
We’ve tried many times, but we’ve found that there’s just no way to help yourself from nodding your head to this jazz infused, synthy slow jam. After a long week of working, put this one on. It’ll be the perfect start to any chill weekend.
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3. Ezra Collective – Dark Side Riddem
Here’s another one for all the jazz fans out there. Slow paced beats with the silkiest of sax. Trust us when we say these guys know how to bring the funk. This one is perfect for when you want to listen to something with some real soul.
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2. Metronomy – The Bay
Each instrument builds into a bassy synth-led track that we’re pretty confident that you’ll have on repeat for a while. Turn this one up when you’re in the car with the squad. It’s a real crowd pleaser.
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1. Parcels – Older
This one has got a bit of something for everyone. Soothing guitar solos, a fantastic chorus, a marvelous melody that blends funk and electro with a distinct 70's to 80's feeling. This is ideal road trip fuel, perfect for whatever you get up to – and we’re pretty sure the chorus will have you hooked after just one listen.
Check it out on Spotify here
Did you make it to the end? Not all heroes wear capes. As a reward, we’ve created a playlist that puts all of these songs together. No need to thank us, you’ve earned it.