Dream Pop

Dream pop is a genre characterized by its swirling, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring lush guitar textures, hypnotic rhythms, and ethereal vocal styles. Emerging in the 1980s, it evolved from the shoegaze and indie rock movements, with bands like Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine pushing the boundaries of distortion and reverb. Dream pop's popularity peaked in the 1990s and 2000s, with its laid-back, introspective vibe resonating with the Generation X and Millennial experiences. Culturally, dream pop's emphasis on atmosphere and texture reflects the nostalgia and escapism of its era. Relation to other genres, such as chillwave and indie electronic, is evident in its use of synthesizers and electronic beats. What sets dream pop apart is its unique blend of noise and melody, creating a captivating, immersive listening experience that balances sonic experimentation with introspective emotional depth.

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Darker Lighter
Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025

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A Little Sound
A Million Things
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Alisxn Gray
Ardo
Astronaut Husband
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Autumn's Midnight
BLAIR
Blue Foundation
Blumengarten
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Breathe Me In
CYREX
Cocojoey
Cumulus
Darker Lighter
Datsunn
Diiya
E-Z
EVASHA
Fotoform
Friend of a Friend
GLADDEN
Gabi Sklar
Galge
Gentle Leader XIV
Giovannine
Glasshouse Red Spider Mite
Goldielocks
Imryll
Jaimes
Jimi Somewhere
Joviale
Lana Del Rey
Lane Boy
Like Heaven
Lola
Lost Ways
Louie Blue
Lule
MYNEA
Mannequin
Mateusz Gędek
Mei Semones
Mindr
Narvent
Neverlove
Nieve Ella
Nomuel
Of The Muses
Olga Octopus
Oskar Haag
PatFromLastYear
Pevanni
Phoneboy
Picture Parlour
Pollena
Prima Queen
RUUH
Russell Hall
Rymdpojken
SKY RAE
SOFIA ISELLA
SVETLAYA
Saaro
SadBois
Sadi
Satomimagae
Secula
Shell Company
Shimon Hoshino
Silje Bakke
Six Teen
Soli Lunar
Speedial
Stéphane
Sunset-buff
The Castellows
The Night Mail
The Velvoids
Uwade
VICTORIA
Vayda
Velvety
Vendredi sur Mer
Vlary
XTINA GG
Yoshumidzu
allisawe
e.motion
francis
ilyydavid
maybealice
rivve
sunnbrella
wowflower
yung kai
耳朵便利店
Lana Del Rey
Cigarettes After Sex
leftovermax
Dream Supplier
Ellie Goulding
Tame Impala
beabadoobee
Artemas
Melanie Martinez
wave to earth
Beach House
AURORA
Gigi Perez
Øneheart
Supernova Ent
Kevin Kaarl
Suki Waterhouse
Royel Otis
BOYNEXTDOOR
yung kai
RJ Pasin
Mazzy Star
francis
bbyclose
ODESZA
BL3SS
Cuco
Good Neighbours
KATSEYE
ONIRIA
Henrik
my head is empty
The xx
White Gold
Jaymes Young
Strawberry Guy
noturgf
The Last Dinner Party
Narvent
The Dare
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Olivia
Stellar
Malou
SOOBIN
Ichiko Aoba
Crumb
The Sundays
Ichiss
dreamsoda
Tomo
DOPE LEMON
juju<3
Yoko Gold
ily
COIN
Franc Fala
Giant Rooks
Slowdive
Nascondiglio
fellow fellow
Emma Peters
Ruelle
Caleb Hearn
Pastel Ghost
vaultboy
Alice Phoebe Lou
Ex Habit
it's murph
Lyente
Lonely in the Rain
sombr
Anjali 99
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sapientdream
STM
Little Starflower
マルシィ
Levin Liam
Chevy
Drumla
Chromatics
Brenn!
JADE
Siouxsie and the Banshees
RUBII
Alvvays
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Lø Spirit
Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Rain Radiance
Lost Ways
Wasia Project
adore
Yoke Lore
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EDEN
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