avant-pop
popular music that is experimental, new and distinct from previous styles while retaining an immediate accessibility for the listener
19 artists in the catalog.
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Frank Zappa
alternative rock, art music
They Might Be Giants
alternative rock, children's music
Daniel Balavoine
art rock, electronic rock
Frank Ocean
alternative R&B, contemporary R&B
Sophie
electronic music, hyperpop
Shortparis
art punk, avant-garde music
Dorian Electra
alternative rock, experimental pop
Tune-Yards
lo-fi music
Daniel Johnston
indie rock, lo-fi music
Holly Herndon
electronic music
Slapp Happy
experimental rock
Jacob ter Veldhuis
PACE
alternative pop, baroque pop
Ätna
indie pop, pop music
Sapling
alternative pop, art pop
Choir Korneli Leviyey
experimental music, funk
About avant-pop
What is avant-pop?
popular music that is experimental, new and distinct from previous styles while retaining an immediate accessibility for the listener
Where should I start with avant-pop?
Start with "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" by Frank Zappa. It captures what makes avant-pop worth exploring.
What are the best avant-pop albums?
The avant-pop albums worth hearing first: "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" by Frank Zappa, "Hot Rats" by Frank Zappa, "Lumpy Gravy" by Frank Zappa, "Channel Orange" by Frank Ocean and "Blonde" by Frank Ocean.
How many avant-pop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 19 avant-pop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.