The Glorious Evolution: How ChillTravelers’ NFX Takes Chill Music Where It Was Always Meant To Go Thirty years ago, Bob Root heard a sound that didn’t exist yet. While José Padilla was spinning his legendary sunset sets at Café del Mar, while The Orb and The KLF were inventing ambient house in London’s Heaven nightclub, while Thievery Corporation was just a glimmer in the eyes [–Read More]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The road is long and the drivers are storied” Bob Root’s 27-Track Masterpiece Honors Cody Johnson, Jose Padilla, and DJ Michael Maretimo While Creating Something Entirely New—And Your Emotions Will Never Be the Same. “This is not chill music. This is not house music. This is not ambient. It’s all of them. It’s none of them. It’s something that didn’t exist until [–Read More]
The Musical Metamorphosis: How ChillTravelers’ NFX Album Rewrote the Rules of Electronic Music After three decades of carrying a secret soundtrack in his head, Bob Root of ChillTravelers has finally unleashed NFX—an album that doesn’t just push boundaries, it creates entirely new territories in the landscape of electronic music. (NFX is a new genere and is title NFX for Neo Effects.) Eric: BEATS The September [–Read More]
NFX The Music That Lives in My Head: It’s Time to Let It Out Coming Soon on Apple, Spotify and Most Streamers by Bob Root, ChillTravelers I’ve been carrying a secret soundtrack in my head for decades, and I’m finally ready to stop caring whether the world is ready for it. The Foundation: Where It All Began My mother was an accomplished classical pianist, and [–Read More]
The question I get the most from people is why blend cultural regional music styles with that of chill and downtempo. Beside that Chill is my favorite style of music, the deeper reason is that I have never met a soul that does not relate to the calming and uplifting feeling people get from Chill. Any age and even dogs and cats relate to Chill. [–Read More]
For Immediate Release: ChillTravelers Makes History: New Orleans Blues Album Drops on All Major Streaming Platforms! The Big Easy meets the Chill Sound as ChillTravelers brings their signature downtempo magic to the birthplace of jazz In an exciting development for both blues enthusiasts and chill music aficionados, ChillTravelers has officially launched their latest musical journey with a New Orleans Blues-inspired album now streaming on Apple [–Read More]
The Soulful Swamps: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of New Orleans Blues New Orleans, the vibrant and culturally diverse city nestled in the heart of Louisiana, has long been a cradle for the blues. From the gritty swamp blues that emerged from the bayous to the electrifying sounds of the delta blues, the city has nurtured a rich tradition of soulful music. The blues in New [–Read More]
NOLA Blues I have always been a fan of blues music. Even when the white boys in the East thought they were “Soul Music” black, I was hanging with the fusion jazz and blues musicians in NOLA. I remember clearly walking down Bourbon Street and hearing the sounds of Fusion Wizards coming from a dark alley. Scary, but alluring. Today, I am a firm follower of [–Read More]
San Diego’s Swingin’ Past: A Jazz Journey Through the Decades San Diego, known for its stunning beaches and perfect weather, also boasts a rich jazz history that often goes unsung. From the early days of the “Harlem of the West” to the thriving jazz scene of today, the city has been home to legendary musicians and iconic venues that have left an indelible mark on [–Read More]
You have read in the past about our long-term connection with Ibiza and, specifically, chill music. As we continued to explore our music, a producer suggested that Chilltravelers needed a theme song. My first attempt at lyrics and vocals resulted in the lyrics below becoming the foundation for our theme song. When we thought about where to place the scene, it was obviously Ibiza. Ibiza [–Read More]
Where to Begin? At the Beginning? My first foray into music came at birth. My mother was a concert pianist whose musical aspirations were ended by World War ll. I was exposed to nightly classical piano concerts, and my mother attempted to teach me the piano, saxophone, and horns. I was terrible, or at least not interested. Then, in my early teens, I was exposed [–Read More]
The Visionary Virtuoso: Ray Kurzweil’s Journey from Reading Machines to Revolutionizing Music and AI Ray Kurzweil, a renowned inventor, futurist, and computer scientist, has made significant contributions to various fields, including assistive technology for the blind, music synthesis, and artificial intelligence. His groundbreaking work has not only improved the lives of countless individuals but has also pushed the boundaries of what we believe is possible [–Read More]
Key West’s Eclectic Music Scene: Where Island Vibes Meet Global Beats This is my second foray into a chill instrumental musical travel log. I feel I have captured that little segment of a place that has been a second home for many years. Key West, the quirky Caribbean island technically part of Florida, boasts a vibrant and diverse music scene that reflects its unique blend [–Read More]
Chill Travelers: by World Music In a world where wanderlust and creativity collide, two intrepid explorers have embarked on a remarkable journey that has taken them to the far corners of the globe bring you Postcards From The World. Bob Root and Wendy Steele, the dynamic duo behind Chill Travelers, have not only traversed the world together but have also captured the essence of the [–Read More]
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