calm
what it is
Calm is an adjective meaning peaceful, quiet; particularly used of the weather, free from wind or storm, or of the sea, as opposed to rough. The word appears in French calme, through which it came into English, in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian calma. Most authorities follow Diez (Etym.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make calm a playlist
turn these 26 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is calm?
Calm is an adjective meaning peaceful, quiet; particularly used of the weather, free from wind or storm, or of the sea, as opposed to rough. The word appears in French calme, through which it came into English, in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian calma. Most authorities follow Diez (Etym.
What are good calm albums to start with?
Try The Meaning of 8 by Cloud Cult, Delta Spirit by Delta Spirit, Apple by Bladee, and fever dreams by Flower Face.
Who are some women making calm?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/calm/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making calm, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20