The latest episode of ConnectFM: Chill 4 Real Tracks of the Year 2026 is now available via SoundCloud and Spotify.
Discover 40 standout tracks from ConnectFM’s favourite selections of 2026 so far, a special edition crafted for long summer days, late sunsets, and laid-back listening sessions.
This carefully curated 40-track collection brings together some of the finest chill-out, lounge, downtempo, electronica, modern classical, and lo-fi sounds featured across Electronic ConnectFM throughout 2026. From warm grooves and cinematic textures to intimate late-night atmospheres, it offers a smooth and immersive journey through the softer side of electronic music. Press play, unwind, and let Chill 4 Real provide the perfect soundtrack to your summer.
Chill 4 Real – Best of 2026 So Far features acclaimed names from across the electronic music landscape alongside exciting emerging artists you may be discovering for the first time, including Kaleidoscop, Martin Kohlstedt, Felix Antonio, De-Phazz & Ella Fitzgerald, Hercules & Love Affair, Mr. Fingers, Christian Prommer, Delphine Dora, Salamanda, Maude Vôs, Ammonite, Kyla Kilzer & Max Noir, Mylo Fane, Nostalgia 77, Poolside, lovetempo, Lovebirds, Alexander IV, Eric Hilton, Kiiōtō, Eric Demuro, Tremor, Parra for Cuva, Web Web, Gitkin, Mar De Novo, and more.
Listen to the full Radio Mix as played on ConnectFM, the non-vocal version, curated by Doogie.
The Best of Chill 4 Real 2026 (so far)
Mix order:
1. Delphine Dora – Les heures flottantes
2. Brian d’Souza – Hector’s Sunflower [Music To Watch Seeds Grow By]
3. Patricia Wolf – Sessile Existence
4. Salamanda – allez, pousse!
5. Martin Kohlstedt – CON
6. Universal Solution – Seneca (Ambient Mix) [Critical Elements]
7. Maude Vos – Swimming Sarahnade
8. Ammonite – Tell Me
9. Soul Zen – Broken Dreams (Reprise)
10. Neve ft. John – Dennis Renken
11. Brooklyn Funk Essentials – Black Butterfly [Dorado Records]
12. AUNCE – All I Need (FENRA Remix)
13. Jasmon & Slow World -Japanese Summer
14. Lemongrass- Night Fever
15. Kyla Kilzer & Max Noir – Frustration (Instrumental)
16. Alina Bzhezhinska & Tulshi – Journey Home (Cosmic Analog Ensemble Remix)
17. El Búho & Richard Houghten – Kerala Rain
18. Kaleidoscop – Water
19. Mylo Fane – On A Walk
20. Nostalgia 77 – Stubborn Rhythm
21. Poolside – Looking Backwards
22. lovetempo – Wanna Be With You (feat. Kate Mattison of 79.5)
23. Lovebirds – Smooth & Fatfree
24. Alexander IV – Now, Pause… feat. Ursula Rucker
25. Eric Hilton – The Dharma Lovers
26. Mar De Novo – Uncanny Valley
27. De-Phazz & Ella Fitzgerald – This Girl’s In Love With You
28. Christian Prommer – Struck feat. Leona Berlin
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29. Slowe – Temporary (You’ll Be Gone)
30. Kiiōtō – Little Axe
31. Eric Demuro – Backlash Off The Grid
32. Hercules & Love Affair – Crossed Lines (Mr. Fingers Ambient Mix)
33. TmShuffle, Tapani Rinne -Karpon Träkki Vänkä 64 Version Version
34. The Addict – Four
35. Tremor – Takuy
36. not even noticed – laguna
37. Parra for Cuva – Towards Amber
38. Web Web – Ataraxia
39. Gitkin – Alter Ego
40. Felix Antonio – Rolling Down the Road
Stay tuned for more Best of 2026 so far special editions as we continue to explore the defining sounds and trends shaping the year in music.
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Photo/Cover by Chen Mizrach
