The Chillest 100 Returns on New Year's Day 2027

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Tune in from 12pm on New Year's Day as SBS Chill counts down the 100 best chill tracks released in 2026. The 2026 countdown introduces a curated format designed to shine a…

Join SBS Chill from midday on New Year's Day as we count down the 100 standout tracks of the year, hand-picked by the SBS Chill team.

From downtempo and electronic to chillhop, ambient and lo-fi sounds, the Chillest 100 showcases the artists and songs that helped shape the sound of SBS Chill in 2026.

The Chillest 100 is SBS Chill's annual countdown of the year's most chilled releases.

For 2026, the countdown has a fresh new approach. the list has been curated by the SBS Chill team and features tracks released during 2026. The result will be a countdown that reflects the strongest new music from the past year while continuing to celebrate the diverse sounds that make SBS Chill unique.

Tune in from 12pm on New Year's Day as SBS Chill counts down the 100 best chill tracks released in 2026.

The 2026 countdown introduces a curated format designed to shine a spotlight on the best new music of the past year.

The updated format helps keep the countdown fresh, contemporary and focused on showcasing exceptional new music and artists.

Yes. Artists can submit their music to SBS Chill using our online submission form.

To be eligible for consideration in the Chillest 100, tracks must have been released during 2026 and submitted by 1 December 2026. Unfortunately, submissions received after this date cannot be considered for the countdown.

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