Lo Fi House

Lo-fi House emerged in the early 2010s, primarily from the underground scenes of cities like Chicago and Detroit; it’s like house music but with all the polish stripped away, as if someone spilled coffee on the mixing desk during a particularly chaotic rave. Characterised by its dusty samples, muffled beats, and a charming sense of imperfection, it sounds a bit like your favourite vintage record player desperately trying to keep up with the neighbours. Fans often claim that the genre captures the essence of a lazy Sunday afternoon, perhaps because it’s hard to get up and do anything once you’ve sunk into its groove.