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Downtempo Events in New York City
Emerging from the UK in the late 1980s, downtempo is a genre of electronic music defined by its slow tempos and atmospheric, chilled-out textures. Find upcoming Downtempo events in New York City below.
Upcoming Downtempo Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
DJ Anton
DJ Anton
electronicambienthouse
Eavesdrop
Sillage with Letter Z
Letter Z
ambientelectronicdowntempo
Silence Please
Wellness on the Court Day Party
housedeep houseorganic house
Alley Pond Park
Mira Invites in The Ruins: Mira, Viken Arman (Live), Vivian Wang
Viken Arman, Mira, Vivian Wang
tribal houseorganic housedowntempo
Knockdown Center
Afternoon Jam in the Cafe
Samuel Lerner
experimentaljazzblues
Jazzcultural
Muscle Memory
Muscle Memory
electronicambientexperimental
Eavesdrop
Sync & Sequence
Thomas Woodward Davis
idmexperimental electronicdowntempo
Brooklyn Brewery
Cinema Paradiso: Blue Velvet Nocturne
Cinema Paradiso: Blue Velvet Nocturne
jazzsoulblues
The Red Pavilion
SUN 16 AUG
Resonant Field with Sigil Sounds
Sigil Sounds, Rin Kim Johnstone
ambientexperimentaldowntempo
Silence Please
neubablyon
Neubablyon
electronicambientdowntempo
Eavesdrop
Sunday Afterglow (skate)
downtempoambient
Xanadu Roller Arts
Cappuccino Picnic
housedeep housedowntempo
Lincoln Park
Sunday Sounds: Alon Schwartz & Live Band
Alon Schwartz, Frei Speech & Company
jazzexperimentalambient
Budega NYC Licensed Dispensary & Weed Delivery Brooklyn
VITAMIN D
Nocturnal.you, Dante Hussein, Mars Dietz, Dr Dionne
ambientdowntempoexperimental
Wonderville
Vinyl & Vibes
jazzsoulfunk
Birds NYC
Slim
Slim
electronicambienthouse
Eavesdrop
MON 17 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
WED 19 AUG
Sound profile
A downtempo sound.
energy
25
danceability
35
valence
45
grit
25
organicness
55
commerciality
45
tempo
25
vocality
30
About Downtempo
Emerging from the UK in the late 1980s, downtempo is a genre of electronic music defined by its slow tempos and atmospheric, chilled-out textures. It bridges the gap between the ethereal soundscapes of ambient music and the rhythmic structures of hip-hop or house, often utilizing mid-tempo breakbeats and deep basslines. Instrumentation typically blends organic elements like jazz-inspired guitars and electric pianos with synthesized pads and sampled loops to create a relaxed, introspective mood. Unlike its high-energy counterparts in the rave scene, downtempo prioritizes a laid-back listening experience suitable for lounges or domestic settings, maintaining a strong semantic connection to trip-hop while generally exhibiting a smoother, less abrasive production style.
Also known as: Downbeat
Parent genre:Electronic
Downtempo events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Downtempo music?
- Emerging from the UK in the late 1980s, downtempo is a genre of electronic music defined by its slow tempos and atmospheric, chilled-out textures. It bridges the gap between the ethereal soundscapes of ambient music and the rhythmic structures of hip-hop or house, often utilizing mid-tempo breakbeats and deep basslines. Instrumentation typically blends organic elements like jazz-inspired guitars and electric pianos with synthesized pads and sampled loops to create a relaxed, introspective mood. …
- What Downtempo events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Downtempo events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Downtempo events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Downtempo music?
- Downtempo music scores high on organicness (55%), valence (45%), commerciality (45%), and lower on grit (25%), tempo (25%). These qualities shape the typical Downtempo sound at live events and club nights.
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