Essential dream pop listening

The albums that define dream pop.

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

The dream pop essentials

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

Born to Die

Lana Del Rey

Born to Die

Melancholic melodies intertwine with cinematic instrumentals, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of nostalgia and longing.

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Ultraviolence

Lana Del Rey

Ultraviolence

Lana Del Rey's haunting vocals intertwine with rich orchestration, capturing a melancholic yet glamorous exploration of love and loss.

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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa

A vibrant fusion of pop and dance elements, celebrating empowerment with catchy hooks and infectious melodies.

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Pure Heroine

Lorde

Pure Heroine

Dreamy synths and minimalist beats intertwine with sharp, introspective lyrics about youth and disillusionment.

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For Farewell of Nostalgia

Vision Eternel

For Farewell of Nostalgia

A haunting blend of ambient textures and ethereal melodies that evoke profound introspection and nostalgia.

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Seul dans l'obsession

Vision Eternel

Seul dans l'obsession

Ethereal soundscapes envelop listeners in haunting melodies and introspective textures, creating a dreamlike auditory experience.

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Run Into the Light

Ellie Goulding

Run Into the Light

Ethereal remixes transform Ellie Goulding's dreamy pop into a vibrant soundscape that pulses with energy and emotion.

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Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding

Higher Than Heaven

Ethereal synths and pulsating beats intertwine with Goulding's airy vocals, creating a euphoric sonic landscape.

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Blue Neighbourhood

Troye Sivan

Blue Neighbourhood

Lush synths and introspective lyrics intertwine in a vibrant exploration of love and identity.

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Wild

Troye Sivan

Wild

A shimmering blend of synths and heartfelt lyrics that capture the essence of youthful yearning and self-discovery.

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Deezer Sessions

Dua Lipa

Deezer Sessions

An intimate showcase of Dua Lipa's blend of pop and electronic sounds, pulsating with vibrant energy.

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Uncertain

The Cranberries

Uncertain

Dreamy melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an ethereal soundscape that whispers of uncertainty and longing.

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Something Else

The Cranberries

Something Else

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and intimate vocals that evoke nostalgia and longing.

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Evangeline

Cocteau Twins

Evangeline

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that envelops the listener.

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Lullabies to Violaine, Volume 2

Cocteau Twins

Lullabies to Violaine, Volume 2

A shimmering collection of dreamlike melodies that merge haunting vocals with ethereal instrumentals.

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You Made Me Realise

My Bloody Valentine

You Made Me Realise

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with dense, distorted guitar textures and haunting vocals that define the shoegaze aesthetic.

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Geek!

My Bloody Valentine

Geek!

An ethereal blend of swirling guitars and haunting vocals that encapsulates early shoegaze sensibilities.

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The President of the LSD Golf Club

Hooverphonic

The President of the LSD Golf Club

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with cinematic melodies, creating a lush and introspective auditory experience.

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Reflection

Hooverphonic

Reflection

A lush tapestry of atmospheric melodies and ethereal vocals envelops listeners in a dreamy soundscape.

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Innerspeaker

Tame Impala

Innerspeaker

A swirling blend of dreamy melodies and psychedelic grooves that transports listeners to another dimension.

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Tame Impala EP

Tame Impala

Tame Impala EP

A swirling mix of reverb-drenched guitars and hypnotic grooves that encapsulates the essence of modern psychedelia.

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Suddenly

Dan Snaith

Suddenly

A kaleidoscopic blend of dreamy pop melodies and intricate electronic textures that evoke nostalgia and introspection.

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FabricLive.93

Dan Snaith

FabricLive.93

A vibrant tapestry of eclectic sounds blending deep house grooves with psychedelic pop influences in a seamless journey.

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Visions

Grimes

Visions

An ethereal blend of dream pop and experimental electronica, echoing with haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms.

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