Essential bedroom pop listening

The albums that define bedroom pop.

Our picks for where to start with bedroom pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The bedroom pop essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Igor

Tyler, the Creator

Igor

A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop, R&B, and funk infused with emotional vulnerability and innovative production.

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Don't Tap the Glass

Tyler, the Creator

Don't Tap the Glass

A kaleidoscope of lush beats and introspective lyrics, merging hip-hop with bedroom pop's intimate vibes.

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This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Beabadoobee

This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Melodic and introspective, Beabadoobee's album weaves together dreamy guitar riffs with poignant lyrics reflecting on youth and identity.

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Immunity

Clairo

Immunity

Intimate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that feels both personal and universal.

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Charm

Clairo

Charm

A shimmering blend of bedroom pop and soft rock, exploring intimacy with lo-fi textures and heartfelt melodies.

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Sling

Clairo

Sling

A tender blend of lo-fi textures and introspective lyrics that radiate warmth and vulnerability.

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Big Boy

Charlotte Cardin

Big Boy

Ethereal melodies weave through intimate lyrics, blending jazz influences with electronic pop sensibilities.

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99 Nights

Charlotte Cardin

99 Nights

A vibrant mix of bedroom pop and electronic textures infused with jazz nuances and introspective lyrics.

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Chromakopia

Tyler, the Creator

Chromakopia

A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic sounds that push hip-hop's boundaries.

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Cherry Bomb

Tyler, the Creator

Cherry Bomb

A chaotic blend of brash beats and introspective lyrics, merging punk energy with hip-hop flair.

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Wolf

Tyler, the Creator

Wolf

A surreal blend of whimsical beats and introspective storytelling dances through a vivid conceptual landscape.

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Who Cares?

Rex Orange County

Who Cares?

A bright and breezy blend of indie pop and R&B, infused with heartfelt vulnerability and catchy melodies.

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Phoenix

Charlotte Cardin

Phoenix

A captivating blend of electronic pop and jazz-inflected vocals that evoke intimate storytelling.

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The Secret of Us

Gracie Abrams

The Secret of Us

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a delicate tapestry of youthful vulnerability and emotional honesty.

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Flower Boy

Tyler, the Creator

Flower Boy

A lush tapestry of introspective lyrics, melodic hooks, and inventive production that blurs genre boundaries.

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Good Riddance

Gracie Abrams

Good Riddance

A delicate blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal melodies that capture the essence of youthful vulnerability.

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This Old Dog

Mac DeMarco

This Old Dog

A laid-back blend of lo-fi textures and introspective lyrics that evoke nostalgia and quiet reflection.

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Here Comes the Cowboy

Mac DeMarco

Here Comes the Cowboy

Lo-fi charm and introspective lyrics blend seamlessly in this laid-back, sun-drenched collection of melodic musings.

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One Wayne G

Mac DeMarco

One Wayne G

A lo-fi soundscape of intimate musings and whimsical melodies that capture fleeting moments and emotions.

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Another One

Mac DeMarco

Another One

Intimate, lo-fi melodies intertwine with wistful lyrics, creating a sun-soaked atmosphere of yearning and nostalgia.

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Rock and Roll Night Club

Mac DeMarco

Rock and Roll Night Club

Lo-fi charm meets quirky humor in this eclectic blend of bedroom pop and psychedelic rock.

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Salad Days

Mac DeMarco

Salad Days

Lush melodies and laid-back grooves weave together in a sun-soaked tapestry of introspection and nostalgia.

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2

Mac DeMarco

2

Lo-fi charm and jangly guitar melodies create a laid-back, sun-soaked atmosphere throughout the album.

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If I Could Make It Go Quiet

Girl in red

If I Could Make It Go Quiet

A vibrant blend of introspective lyrics and dreamy soundscapes that capture the essence of youthful anxiety.

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