Dreampop and shoegaze are atmospheric subgenres of alternative rock that relies on sonic textures as much as melody.

The genre of dream pop developed in the 1980’s as a subgenre of alternative rock and neo-psychedelia. The term was originally used by Alex Ayuli of the band A.R. Kane to describe the musical atmosphere his band employed, and since then, it’s been used to describe similar bands which fit the musical atmosphere that has come to define dream pop.  Bands like My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Cocteau Twins, and Slowdive pushed the boundaries and tried something outside of the typical catchy melody accompanied with predictable lyrics. Their songs are usually hazy and vague, like a pop song was sent into space in a vacuum-packed chamber and returned to Earth completely distorted. Though the terms can cover miles of the musical spectrum, shoegaze and dreampop songs always seem to make time seem a little bit slower and air a little bit sweeter.

Over the years, dreampop and shoegaze genres have bubbled up, and currently are attracting avant-garde young adults. Bands like Beach House, DIIV, and Wild Nothing picked up on the sound, creating their own unique take on it.

Interested in diving deeper into the dreampop & shoegaze genre, but unsure where to start? Then listen to this radio mix

Other recommended dreampop & shoegaze albums to listen to:
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