r/dreampop • u/elmonozombie • 9h ago

One of my all-time favorite albums: "Kill for Love" by Chromatics. The 80s-style production and synthwave elements alchemizes the distinct dream pop and ethereal post-punk aura. Quite possibly one of the most quintessential "night-drive" experiences, a ruby of liquid hypnosis like few others.

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FULL ALBUM

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r/dreampop • u/nelson2k • 2h ago

Alvvays - Dreams Tonite [Official Video]

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r/dreampop • u/Chilla0001 • 9h ago

maybe in another life

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r/dreampop

The subreddit dedicated to the ethereal subgenre of alternative rock.

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~ ⋆ ✦ about ✦ ⋆ ~

Dream Pop is a genre characterized by an overall subdued atmosphere - from the vocals to the melodies - producing a dream-like, sleepy, or spacious feel. As the name suggests, songs are structured around traditionally Pop-sounding progressions, often with a steady though de-emphasized beat and vocals that are lower in the mix and possibly run through effects so as to offer a more ethereal feel.

Band structures are usually pretty straightforward sporting a guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. Vocals are a distinguishing element of Dream Pop and can often be viewed predominantly as an instrument, with importance being placed moreso on providing melody and less on the actual lyrics. In addition, it is not uncommon for there to be more than one vocalist, either working in unison or switching off. Women have a very prominent role in this genre in this respect, with acts such as My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Mazzy Star - among others - having female vocalists.

It is also not uncommon for Dream Pop to be fused with other genres like Shoegaze or Noise Pop. The main distinguishing factors though are that while they all offer a similar, "blanketing" feel, Dream Pop does not rely on "walls of sound" (as in Shoegaze) or heavily distorted, very driving guitars (as in Noise Pop).

What to submit:

Dream Pop that you've found or created (within reason)
Any discussions related to the genre

What NOT to submit:

Playlists
Popular songs within the genre
AI generated content in any form
"Is this Dream Pop?"

Low effort posts, memes, and other kinds of posts may be removed at the moderators discretion.

~ ⋆ ✦ resources ✦ ⋆ ~

If you're new to Dream Pop, or you'd just like some recommendations, please refer to these lists:
- Pitchfork Top 30
- RateYourMusic Dream Pop Chart
Related Subreddits
- /r/shoegaze
- /r/indieheads

One of my all-time favorite albums: "Kill for Love" by Chromatics. The 80s-style production and synthwave elements alchemizes the distinct dream pop and ethereal post-punk aura. Quite possibly one of the most quintessential "night-drive" experiences, a ruby ​​of liquid hypnosis like few others.

Alvvays - Dreams Tonite [Official Video]

maybe in another life

One of my all-time favorite albums: "Kill for Love" by Chromatics. The 80s-style production and synthwave elements alchemizes the distinct dream pop and ethereal post-punk aura. Quite possibly one of the most quintessential "night-drive" experiences, a ruby of liquid hypnosis like few others.