Noise Pop

Noise pop is a genre characterized by its deliberate blend of melodic sweetness and dissonant, distorted textures. Emerging in the 1980s and peaking in popularity in the 1990s, noise pop drew from post-punk's avant-garde spirit and indie rock's lo-fi ethos. The genre is marked by its use of fuzz-laden guitars, driving rhythms, and often, ethereal vocal harmonies. Noise pop's cultural significance lies in its rejection of mainstream rock's glossy production values, embracing instead a DIY ethos and experimental approach. As a genre, it intersects with shoegaze, indie rock, and dream pop, but its emphasis on sonic chaos and melodic sensibility sets it apart. With its ability to convey both intimacy and noise, noise pop created a unique sonic landscape that continues to influence contemporary alternative rock.

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Thus Spoke the Broken Chanteuse
Album - 10 Tracks - Released June 27, 2025

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