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.

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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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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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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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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Loveworm

Beabadoobee

Loveworm

A dreamy blend of bedroom pop and indie rock, where confessional lyrics intertwine with lush melodies.

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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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Pony

Rex Orange County

Pony

A warm blend of indie pop and R&B infused with introspective lyrics and vibrant orchestration.

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Blood Bunny

Chloe Moriondo

Blood Bunny

A vibrant tapestry of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the nuances of youth.

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Beatopia

Beabadoobee

Beatopia

A dreamlike blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics capturing youthful nostalgia and emotional vulnerability.

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Diary 001

Clairo

Diary 001

Intimate melodies and lo-fi production weave together youthful confessions and dreamy soundscapes.

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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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Dusk

Mxmtoon

Dusk

Intimate melodies blend with reflective lyrics, creating a cozy atmosphere that encapsulates youthful vulnerability.

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Rising

Mxmtoon

Rising

Intimate melodies intertwine with candid lyrics, crafting a relatable soundtrack for navigating young adulthood's complexities.

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I Barely Know Her

Sombr

I Barely Know Her

A wistful exploration of love and loss wrapped in dreamy pop soundscapes and intimate lyrics.

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Wallsocket

underscores

Wallsocket

A surreal blend of bedroom pop and electronic textures that capture both vulnerability and exuberance.

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