The albums that define
noise pop.
Our picks for where to start with noise pop — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top noise pop artists
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The noise pop essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
My Bloody Valentine
Ecstasy and Wine
A swirling blend of ethereal melodies and distorted textures that create a hauntingly immersive soundscape.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Hate Rock 'n' Roll
A gritty blend of noise pop and alternative rock, layered with sardonic lyrics and piercing melodies.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Psychocandy
A raw fusion of feedback-laden guitars and haunting melodies that defined a generation's alternative soundscape.
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My Bloody Valentine
Geek!
An ethereal blend of swirling guitars and haunting vocals that encapsulates early shoegaze sensibilities.
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Bob Mould
Blue Hearts
A raw and urgent collection of punk-infused rock that captures contemporary disillusionment.
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Bob Mould
Black Sheets of Rain
A raw, emotionally charged exploration of loss and resilience wrapped in gritty guitar riffs.
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Dan Snaith
Suddenly
A kaleidoscopic blend of dreamy pop melodies and intricate electronic textures that evoke nostalgia and introspection.
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Dan Snaith
Andorra
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamlike melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverie.
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Kero Kero Bonito
Bonito Generation
Playful synths and bright melodies intertwine with whimsical lyrics, creating a sonic playground full of nostalgic charm.
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Kero Kero Bonito
TOTEP
A vibrant blend of playful pop melodies and experimental electronic textures enveloping the listener in a whimsical soundscape.
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Vivian Girls
Share the Joy
A hazy blend of lo-fi melodies and dreamy harmonies that captures youthful exuberance and introspection.
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No Joy
Wait to Pleasure
Ethereal textures intertwine with jagged guitar riffs, creating a dreamlike yet dissonant soundscape.
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Speedy Ortiz
Foil Deer
A kaleidoscopic mix of sharp guitars and introspective lyrics that oscillate between chaos and clarity.
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Speedy Ortiz
The Death of Speedy Ortiz
A raw exploration of disillusionment wrapped in fuzzy guitars and sharp, introspective lyrics.
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Vivian Girls
Vivian Girls
A whirlwind of fuzzy guitars and harmonized vocals that encapsulate youthful angst and carefree rebellion.
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Scarling.
So Long, Scarecrow
A haunting blend of noise pop and ethereal melodies that encapsulates urban disillusionment.
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Scarling.
Sweet Heart Dealer
Lush, distorted melodies intertwine with haunting vocals to create an atmospheric noise pop experience.
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Crystal Stilts
Alight of Night
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lo-fi textures, creating a dreamy soundscape that beckons from the fringes of noise pop.
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Be Your Own Pet
Be Your Own Pet
Frenetic punk energy collides with playful absurdity in this raw debut album bursting with youthful exuberance.
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Mary Timony
The Golden Dove
A kaleidoscopic blend of noise pop and experimental rock, rich in whimsical storytelling and intricate melodies.
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Mary Timony
Ex Hex
A vibrant tapestry of noise pop that fuses melodic hooks with raw, energetic guitar riffs.
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Helium
The Magic City
A kaleidoscopic blend of noise pop textures with whimsical melodies and introspective lyrics.
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Helium
The Dirt of Luck
A swirling mix of lo-fi melodies and chaotic noise, blending ethereal vocals with raw guitar textures.
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Colleen Green
I Want to Grow Up
Bright melodies and candid lyrics merge with lo-fi production, creating a refreshing take on pop-punk introspection.
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