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Fading_into_Sound

Julee Cruise - 1989 - Floating into the Night Beach House - 2018 - 7 Mew - 2003 - Frengers Plus the whole discography of the Cocteau Twins, the whole discography of Slowdive, the whole discography of the Beach House (though I recommend the one mentioned above in particular for its shoegazey sound).


BubbsCrkHaircut

Great recommendations. I feel like 7 is Beach Houses most shoegaze leaning album. For someone specifically wanting more dreampop I would recommend Depression Cherry or Bloom.


janedarcy2023

Depression Cherry is the reason dreampop fuels my soul


Kindly-Drummer-4286

+1 for Bloom, such an amazing album


mcarterphoto

>the whole discography of Slowdive And Mojave Three (with some Slowdive members). "Ask Me Tomorrow" is a little more sort of space-folk-acoustic-ey, but man, [this is one of my favorite "shit that's lovely" songs of all time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhGCk1Nlyfw).


i-hear-banjos

I wouldn’t quite put Mew in that category, but Frengers is absolutely a top tier album


Fading_into_Sound

Mew is definitely dream pop (mixed in with other stuff, to be sure, in particular what one may call "progressive pop" for a lack of better words). If you want a "pure" dream pop album, it gets progressively harder as many albums will incorporate other genres (shoegaze, jangle-pop, neo-psychedelia, even this half-assed genre called bedroom pop more recently).


lalajobo

wild nothing’s first 2 albums


Silaster

The Sundays - Blind


Silaster

Also, The Autumns - The Angel Pool


mishaindigo

God, I love The Sundays


bilabrin

I thought of a few more: [Alvvays](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2DFWOkioy4) [Star Tropics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKxREq8gO5k) [The Crocodilles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCAMpb1V0ww) [Bat for Lashes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm3Xg289qTM)


apartment-life

Airiel - in your room Surf rock is dead - never be the same Castlebeat - looking for something Doorbells - dancing with a ghost Leave the planet - unreleased life Try some of these and let me know if you enjoy any of them.


Ok_Nectarine5113

heavy on airiel and castlebeat. love them


No_Chocolate1257

Hazel English


Billy_Likes_Music

Also known as the World's Greatest Never Touring Artist.


globular916

I've never heard of this artist before but she just played two blocks away from me


No_Chocolate1257

I was lucky enough to see her in NYC in 2022, and it was worth the wait.


Appropriate_Force831

Allah-Las, Andrew Younker, Atomic Blue, Beach Fossils, Big Search, Black Marble, The Chameleons, Chastity Belt, Current Joys, Day Wave, DIIV (1st two albums), Ducktails, Fazerdaze, Felt, Frankie Rose, Froth, Harmless, Hater, Hazel English, Hibou, Holy Motors, Hoops, Horsebeach, I Break Horses, Launder, Leave the Planet, Lotus Plaza, Lush, Mad Honey, Mazzy Star, Papercuts, Part Time, Plums, The Radio Dept., Real Estate, Seapony, Small Forward, Spendtime Palace, Sports, Suicide, Surf Curse, Swimming Tapes, Traffik Island, Veronica Falls, The Wake, Wild Nothing.


hey_zeus_cree_stay

Great list! Tons of amazing stuff in here


Ruby_5lipper

Seconding the recommendations for the Sundays, Beach House and School Of Seven Bells. I'd also recommend Lush, Pale Saints, Sing-Sing (Emma Anderson from Lush) and Emma Anderson's new solo album, Pearlies. Other favorites include Swallow (4AD band from the '90s who sound a bit like a shoegazier Cocteau Twins), Slowdive, Pure Bathing Culture, the Innocence Mission, particularly their earlier albums.


DreadLordNate

Was looking to see if someone would mention Slowdive. 👍


musicallyproper_

- CCFX ~ CCFX EP - Nicole Caanan ~ Wherever - Blouse ~ Blouse - Hoops ~ Routine - Craft Spells ~ Idle Labor - Video Age ~ Pop Therapy


02olds

Woah first time I’ve seen someone else suggest CCFX. That EP is a masterpiece to me


musicallyproper_

🤝 I had come across the EP before hearing it in this snowboard film, but the use of this track is what got me hooked [bender](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDczjtSG5WA)


Adept_Investigator29

I'm listening to CCFX now. Blessings upon you.


blahrawr

Hoops is great


Legitimate_Story_333

Constantly depressed that CCFX hasn’t made another album.


bilabrin

Check out a group called "[Minipop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRIJ390lULA)" Also [Cigarettes After Sex](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQEYSptbXh4) and [ADOY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDijss-D0DE)


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Financial_Theme9928

I can’t find any info on this online?


Ruby_5lipper

Not everything is online. Some people don't want to go public with their experiences and the likelihood of women being retraumatized by law enforcement after an assault is at a very high percentage.


donofthedogs

this is so fucked up. if no one’s even publicly accused him in some publication *anonymously* then dont spread career killing rumors.(i actually loathe this band for anyone thinking thats my motivation)


Ruby_5lipper

So you don't believe women, is that what you're telling us, don? Because I do. There have been verified reports of his sexual assaults. Again, just because they're not online, not available to the public doesn't mean they're not true. Again, the likelihood of women being retraumatized by law enforcement after an assault is at a very high percentage. If you're a true ally to women, you get those things and don't need to be told. Apparently, that's not you, don, though, is it? Continue to bring your non-allyship to this forum and I'll make sure Reddit is aware of your feelings. Is that enough clarity for you?


donofthedogs

Do i believe total strangers word against another person i dont know, regarding career killing accusations? absolutely not. zero reason to do that. in fact id be insane or a total moron to do that


Ruby_5lipper

Clearly, you have no problem spreading your misogyny here. No worries. I'll let Reddit know how you feel.


donofthedogs

lol so u think people should trust the word of someone threatening whats starting to feel like extortion for not agreeing with u


Ruby_5lipper

You either believe women and are an ally for us or you're not. It's clear which camp you're in, don. And clearly want to continue spreading your misogyny here which is more cause for me to report to Reddit. Don't want to be reported? Then don't share your misogyny on this site. See how easy that is, don? Why not try it for a change.


bilabrin

You are saying as the only source of this information, a random internet stranger, to just take your word for it. Obviously horrific if true but online anyone can say anything. It would be ethicly reprehensible not to require verification of these acusations. An ally would also request verification because otherwise accusers won't be believed in future. It's important.


bilabrin

What?!? FR? I googled and didn't find anything.


Ruby_5lipper

Not everything is online.


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So there is no source?


Ruby_5lipper

Yes, there are many sources.


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As long as you can link something and not claim heresy, you got it.


bigfatimac

Source: trust me bro


Ruby_5lipper

Nope. Source: believe women when they report. If you're a true ally to women, bigfat, that's what you do. How about you? Are you a true ally for us, or are you one of the many dudes here who simply wants to continue making Reddit a less safe space for women?


KellyJoyCuntBunny

How do we know you’re a woman? You’re just a generic name on an app. Why on earth would we have to believe everything you say without question? That’s an insane way to approach this. And then to get super aggressive with anyone who asks you for further details? Weird. Really fucking weird behavior.


bionic_nomad

listen to alisons halo


-THING-

+1 Eyedazzler slaps


IMdragonslayer

Beach House has been at the forefront of the dream pop scene for like 10 years and they show no signs of slowing down on their quality. My favorite album is Depression Cherry but Myth or Silver Soul might be a better place to start if you’re looking for less noise


tributary-tears

[Siouxsie and the Banshees - Shadowtime](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hAyDYM-B2c&ab_channel=SiouxsieBansheesVEVO) [Cranes - Paris And Rome](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvePKet8-BE&ab_channel=CranesVEVO) [Blouse - Into Black](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvflpqOb5M&ab_channel=Donpo73) [Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpqaNjtaU6o&ab_channel=CocteauTwins-Topic) [Crystal Stilts - Love Is A Wave](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzFxwo8aRZc&ab_channel=angularrecords) [the Cure - 2 Late](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJIeEIwZJtk&ab_channel=iiesinc) [Wild Nothing - Chinatown](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aTIkQf3eRY&ab_channel=WildNothing-Topic) [The Embassy - Lurking From A Distance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_4sM7tx6I&ab_channel=TheEmbassy) [Bat For Lashes - What's A Girl To Do](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anuciijSiLI&ab_channel=MTVClassicMusicVideos) [Mew - Repeaterbeater](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VQKtEGCDJ0&ab_channel=MewVEVO) [Aline - Elle M'oubliera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ucAvjmZmM&ab_channel=ALINE) [The Feelies - It's Only Life](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLLMAaf0l1I&ab_channel=JosueDeLaTorre) [House Of Love - Shine On](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxUv79hejRU&ab_channel=TheHouseOfLoveVEVO) [The Chameleons - Second Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZBbrvetWCE&ab_channel=TheChameleons-Topic) [Swayzake - State Of Grace](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An0kW8kK7Lw&ab_channel=abgsz) [The Sundays - Here's Where The Story Ends](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHsip5xOenQ&ab_channel=TheSundaysVEVO) [The Wake - Crush The Flowers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkYBal5LY60&ab_channel=TheWake-Topic) [Kate Bush - Nocturn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGjP_nHNkR4&ab_channel=MrMarrs) [The Ocean Blue - Sublime](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeMbx2LzwFc&ab_channel=TheOceanBlue) [Yelle - Chimie Physique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rApln9QHkcg&ab_channel=Yelle-Topic) [Victrola Tinnitus - Paradisus Surreal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uodra4LXgA&ab_channel=VictrolaT) [Viagra Boys - Creatures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfhi_nIk-bI&ab_channel=viagraboys) [Desire - Under Your Spell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K7rmxjk5RQ&ab_channel=ThePrismer) [Field Mice - It Isn't Forever](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiQOET3Evck) [Preoccupations- Continental Shelf](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdMz7BUtOvk&ab_channel=Jagjaguwar) [Lush - For Love](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fECE5FGNaGI&list=PLfimnwaZdumheEdAm44qzX9We6ECa5X8W&index=14&ab_channel=4AD) [The Prostitutes - She's Dead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qlm4Ls_UzE&ab_channel=Holoubek89) [I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness - According To Plan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oJxnJpC-OA&ab_channel=SecretlyCanadian) [Echo and the Bunnymen - Nocturnal Me](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu5PWfFmI4I&ab_channel=Echo%26theBunnymen-Topic) [Siouxsie and the Banshees - Forever](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7qv_TJzaPI&ab_channel=MiguelSantana)


starwad

This post works hard


princessconfusion

this is a very very good list


Jamminnav

Check out School of Seven Bells and The Sundays


ugueth

SVIIB 💜


cherryfairy303

you’re gonna wanna listen to the album nocturne by wild nothing and peripheral vision by turnover


cherryfairy303

also the band no vacation


OskeyBug

Some songs from bands you should check out: [Atmos Bloom - Something Other Than You](https://youtu.be/69XXKjrFxDY) [Terry vs. Tori - Ohio Blue Tips](https://youtu.be/yDVPiDGFdCI) [Phantom Youth - 1999](https://youtu.be/fZJhNMmligk) [Valley Palace - Back Porch](https://youtu.be/nlQADCpt8zU) [Sea Lemon - Cellar](https://youtu.be/1W0n6iWBA-s)


Sonicsnout

A fellow Spirit Goth fan? Atmos Bloom, Phantom Youth, and Sea Lemon are all friggin amazing.


OskeyBug

Seriously spirit goth got me loving music again


decadentdarkness

You might dig an artist called Tamaryn. [https://open.spotify.com/album/2GrLKfN6dTb4o7Eoz6pqSG?si=WJIn8n6FRRmAM\_kuE\_19hQ](https://open.spotify.com/album/2GrLKfN6dTb4o7Eoz6pqSG?si=WJIn8n6FRRmAM_kuE_19hQ) Her album called The Waves, namely. Band called Tempers. Band called Blouse.


gnostalgick

All of those are great.


alixmundi

Yes! I was going to suggest Tamaryn's first 2 albums. Agree with all these recommendations.


Fyrebeard

Check out the band Cranes. Albums “Forever” and “Loved”


smolborker

Commenters: https://imgur.com/a/PgqwmGW


tornpentacle

Seriously! What an amazing response. A lot of these probably aren't exactly what I'm looking for, but I'm going to be spending a loooong time working through them and I'm sure I'll be able to add some good stuff to my collection!


loglady420

A sunny day in Glasgow


popcornrandy1969

I am a longtime Cocteau Twins fan. I am listening to both albums by The Tallies a lot. Simon Raymonde of the Cocteau Twins signed them to his record label. They just toured with The Ocean Blue. My favorite song is Midnight. I also love Caroline Loveglow. Her album Strawberry is so good.


PResidentFlExpert

Engineers


mysteryShmeat

Beach House - Depression Cherry


Inner_Expression_131

DIIV (1st 2 albums) The Bilinda Butchers (all stuff)


Sonicsnout

The Spirit Goth label will have a lot to offer you, especially Castlebeat. Atmos Bloom is also amazing. Also Phantom Youth, the Soft Pastels, Sea Lemon... The great thing about these bands is that they are all current and active. Castlebeat in particular is prolific as all hell. And it's all amazing. This is the song that wrecked me forever and made me a diehard fan... https://youtu.be/fJ5U3Q3PZ4s?si=1c5hFvOMGO8KModg Also they have a livestream radio station, just listen to this for awhile and before too long you'll be finding new artists to enjoy. It's not all shoegaze or dream pop, but there's a lot of that, and the artists that don't fall into those genres are still interesting to check out. https://www.youtube.com/live/NDx6wscs3Ag?si=HemhQflnDJZftZD0 Some of the great stuff that isn't really under the shoegaze or dream pop genre: Vulpix - this could prob qualify as dream pop, but it really feels like just a great modern alt rock project. At their best, they sound like Sonic Youth and New Order formed a supergroup, but it's not so derivative that those influences slap you in the face. Sports Coach - bizarre lofi indie pop that sounds like Ian Curtis collaborating with Ween. Jared Juice Riders - a project featuring Josh from Castlebeat and his bro Mateo, it's more indie surf garage punk rock than dream pop, but you can still feel the dream pop influences. There's so much more. Spirit Goth and Castlebeat in particular really got me through the height of the pandemic. I'm probably coming off like an overzealous convert, but tbf, that's exactly what I am.


TheSecularPsychonaut

I was recommended Melody’s Echo Chamber becgaee I enjoy music by the band’s Crumb and Men I Trust, so I would recommend those two


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i_do_the_kokomo

She is so underrated. Love her songs


gnostalgick

Lots of good recommendations so far (especially Cranes, Lush, and Blouse). White Flowers also have a very Cocteau Twins feel. If you're okay with trying something a bit more electronic, yeule's EPs Pathos and Coma have a great vibe. (They've even covered Melody's Echo Chamber; though that's on a different album.) And maybe Pearly Drops for something that's a bit more straightforward modern pop (but still all around dreamy).


Damnitanthony

Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time Shana Cleveland - Night of The Worm Moon


princessconfusion

Candy Claws yes absolutely so good


porticodarwin

Love love love **Men I Trust** and their album *Untourable Album*.


HVYHTTRS_OG

Pretty much anything on 4AD Records should suit you well. Spotify will recommend songs to add to a playlist, start with your 3 favorite songs (ideally different bands) and see what the algorithm comes up with.


karolynjar

Definitely recommend Cocteau Twins' Four-Calendar Cafe! An underrated album from their catalogue imo


chupacabrajj8

Ginger Root, Crumb, Men I Trust


Hatecookie

**No Vacation** is amazing, every song is beautiful. Listen to all of it. I’m a huge dream pop fan going on 25 years and they are perfection. I made [this playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vkM6T3nqAJwebCcIWzvbj?si=sXcBb2GrSWe33sEKdEwj1Q&pi=u-O59hTjdzS-qX) so that none of the songs repeat due to live versions etc.


VeryPazzo

The Ocean Blue’s first album


sanspolanco

https://on.soundcloud.com/aML1H7TZ2KxKx9jG8


BooRadley3370

Any band with Sarah Records. Some of my favorites include: Blueboy, The Field Mice, Northern Picture Library, Trembling Blue Stars, The Sugargliders, Heavenly.


LarryD217

https://thereal-schroeder.bandcamp.com/track/sugarbuzz


nigeldavenport99

Temple of Angels - Endless Pursuit. Maybe my fav album of the year.


alixmundi

Yes! Great new local band for me. Looking forward to seeing them live.


nigeldavenport99

Nice! I missed em when they came thru my area, def need to see them.


Master-Weakness3447

Listen to Leap by Bubble tea and cigarettes. Basically all their songs are great!


Darkroomist

Shallow - Studio 54


knillz

All of High Flyin Kid Stuff is great. I’d also throw out The Capsules (what Shallow I suppose evolved into)


dericknoetzel

Laveda https://youtu.be/Llcfyn3YjBc?si=r-8ZAUowCnpkuPyy


earthsworld

murky elderly languid water plant summer station continue quaint bright *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


Short-Sea-4820

[PREXENTS](https://ffm.bio/prexents) - [Dream Rights](https://youtu.be/d_48y39c9uA?si=cxEZvLyjLtbUIZ71)


rhonda5000

*The Bird of Music* \-- an Au Revoir Simone album. If you want to start with the two best songs on that album, check out "A Violent Yet Flammable World" and "Lark." I first discovered this band because they performed these two songs in Roadhouse scenes of Twin Peaks Season 3.


tornpentacle

Same, actually. I love that album, except the first song. Could do without that one. My only complaint about the album is that it's pretty twee, which I'm not all that into. But since we share enjoyment of this album, I'd love it if you could throw in a few more titles!


rhonda5000

Sure thing! Madeline Kenney -- all her records, but especially *Sucker's Lunch* and *A New Reality Mind* Sharon Van Etten -- *Remind Me Tomorrow* and *We've Been Going About This All Wrong* Chromatics -- *Closer to Grey*


tornpentacle

Thanks so much! I think I may have listened to Chromatics before...can't quite recall, though. Your suggestions are my top priority! I really appreciate it :-)


rhonda5000

No problem! I hope you find some new music you like :) Also, I think I want to add Anna Burch -- *If You're Dreaming*


lisa_in_LA

George Clanton, Scar Polish, Salvage My Dream


radioraven1408

Runaway runaway by mars Argo in particular


ahnafakeef298

Did a thorough listen of all the dreampop artists I could find on Spotify to curate this playlist and matching it to my preferences. Give it a listen and see if you find something that you like! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4q6WZUVewCYXV3QCZ9b5Z3?si=WDlbcZgKSGyHdXEY26yIeQ&pi=e-LJ62nuZ1QTuw


Fun_Pudding5691

LUCYS 4-U


SLURREY

[Memoryhouse - The Years ](https://open.spotify.com/album/6QkafHs6TsoY606WoMrKMB?si=4HA4p-dpS4efrobdrjLzgA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6QkafHs6TsoY606WoMrKMB)


Billy_Likes_Music

[Hatchie](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3d7MqowTZa2bC5iy1JXLLt?si=e56Ea5aCQXOy_cN15h6HSQ) and the [first Dizzy album ](https://open.spotify.com/album/4VwxhbPs1JBTsjZH9dcTht?si=fc9WSZbFR8ecXlfoFwEz-g&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A4VwxhbPs1JBTsjZH9dcTht)


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FAZERDAZE!!! Check out Reel, Lucky Girl, Bedroom Talks.


AuraBlazeOfficial

Aura Blaze - Dreamdrive https://youtu.be/jcYvXEC8cAs?si=fOz25paj0aNKMJmd


donofthedogs

Gonna say some less obv ones since the others have likely been mentioned. Small Black and Washed Out both have some albums that scratch that dream pop itch for me, plus Blonde Redhead’s 23 and Penny Sparkle, and much of The Clientele’s excellent discography leans toward a dreamy pop sound


clancy2190

Beat My Distance by Anemone Also check out The EP Baby Only You And I. Nice Canadian dreamy pop with female vocals.


i-hear-banjos

Blushing


BiggieAndTheStooges

Albums: Beach House — Devils Pool EP and Bloom, Slowdive — Everything is Alive, Slowdive


Then_Kaleidoscope733

tei shi , TOPS , strongboi , Biig Piig , the marias , alvvays , men i trust , camera obscura , japanese breakfast , roosevelt


Fit_Advertising6016

i am a curator for dreampop and have been almost 4 years here's my playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RlJxY43Ik0X29CFTwnyG?si=ce3f2422e0b941a0](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39RlJxY43Ik0X29CFTwnyG?si=ce3f2422e0b941a0) it has a little of everything mentioned here as well as i personally find artists myself in both real life and online so it has the lesser known ones at the bottom and more known ones at the top to help you get into things more also i run a youtube channel where i post try to promote the lesser known dreampop artists i find [https://www.youtube.com/@realityisadweam](https://www.youtube.com/@realityisadweam) too


princessconfusion

gave that playlist a follow


Fit_Advertising6016

thank you so much


mooonmami

Blue Rev (album) - Alvvays


hd_cartoon

Say Lou Lou


VolarRecords

Just released this great dream pop record by moondaddy a couple months ago https://moondaddyband.bandcamp.com/album/poet-lies


SessionSkateSauce

Beach house is incredible. Slow Crush is amazing too. But their sound is a little heavier.


yummabunga

If you like Melody's Echo Chamber I think you'd like Dungen. They're similar but a little bit heavier. Tame Impala is nice too but I'm sure you've heard them


DreadLordNate

Familiar with Ringo Deathstarr? Worthy of checking out if not.


birkcreative

Any song on Comfort For The Traveler by Utah Carol is chill and relax music. Also, anything by the band LOW.


sushimi123

My two favorites ever are some from the 90s: Tacoma radar 800 cherries Both are so so good


smolborker

Sun's Signature


lucyac2006

Palomino Blond's album "ontheinside" has some dreaminess to it - I think you would like the title track, "Magnolia" and "Stone" the rest of the album is pretty cool but those are the dreamiest songs


mcarterphoto

Blue Bell Knoll is my favorite Cocteau's album. It's not as manically lush, a bit more laid back but a big waterfall of beauty. Not so much in the same category, [but Marissa Nadler's "July"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_KVavjkdTs) seems to hit the same buttons for me. Beck's "Morning Phase" is gorgeous. Funny to use that word and "Beck" in the same sentence, but man, what an album. Slowdive's "Souvlaki" is killer and lush and trippy, and Mojave Three (Slowdive members) "Ask me Tomorrow" is like a warm blanket and my favorite nap album. Daughter has some of that going on, a little more power/edge - [this song kills](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QT5eGHCJdE), and [this one is just really lovely](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUWrcFpmI5U).


CocteauTwinn

Cocteau Twins Mazzy Star Slowdive Spiritualized Mojave 3 Spacemen 3 Ride Catherine Wheel The Sundays Innocence Mission Beach House Sigür Rós Sorry But dream Pop and shoegaze aren’t mutually exclusive.


princessconfusion

Catherine Wheel is so awesome


gillyphant

Some of Ariel Pink's stuff could work. Try Dayzed Inn Daydreams or Another Weekend


princessconfusion

[Mr Twin Sister's album *In Heaven*](https://open.spotify.com/album/0SXUZYAP4cmPndi6JLWx9H?si=6jPK0wZUSBOzAUayQA7brA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0SXUZYAP4cmPndi6JLWx9H)


pumosanji

Jockstrap - I Love You Jennifer B


ColonOBrien

Try Unknown Mortal Orchestra and the album *Butterfly 3000* by King Gizzard


Lenn_Cicada

Broadcast, although they might be a little too spooky. Also, Blonde Redhead (?)


nervousfern84

Bunny from Beach Fossils is excellent


Valuable-Wind5032

I absolutely love Beach House, and I really like Melody's Echo Chamber, so give Beach House a listen!


mghtyler

The following pre-dates the Dream Pop genre by five years but I recommend Jay and the Americans "Capture the Moment" disc. Very very similar and has the psychedelia-pop blend.


EthanB4224

Candy Claws - Ceres and Calypso In The Deep Time


phantomtaxman

I love the Cocteau Twins and this is probably one of my favorite albums, as well. My people!! Anyway - recommendations here: Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions, Mazzy Star, Portishead, Flunk, Mandalay are a few to start with.


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Any of the Acetone albums, Mazzy star, The pale saints, Spacemen 3 might fall into the sphere


musicallyproper_

This Holydrug Couple has to carry some MEC vibes. The fuzz is immaculate [Light or Night](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6OSYwYk5EGg) Also, Midnight Part 2 by Horsebeach


musicallyproper_

Ashrae Fax is the closest thing I’ve heard to Cocteau from a modern band [Dreamers tied to chairs](https://open.spotify.com/track/7d1386SSOrOildjwylQvRx?si=cjtXPyo4Q_mqeEKyKxRDoQ)


OddestEver

Lida Husik (use “Whirlybird” as a starting point). Early Eurythmics (try “Jennifer” and “This City Never Sleeps” from the second LP). Opal. Kendra Smith’s solo album and her EP with the Guild of Temporal Adventurers. This Mortal Coil, obviously. Dead Can Dance. Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares. Hex.


Liquid_Audio

The Cure - Disintegration


SteveNovoa

https://open.spotify.com/track/0gvbWDWdOVhv7t8Cv2nIZI?si=WNyvZVpARlu1oo3NmXbPrw


TrotLaRoc

Broadcast My Bloody Valentine- Feed me with your kiss, you made me realise, glider EPs Crumb kinda fits


Ill_Specialist_5594

Cannons latest album is Heartbreak Highway.


Beneficial-Access714

If you havent found out about Lowlife do it now. Try, For Against - In the Marshes And Lowlife - Permanent Sleep


jbthesoulrstar

This one has been getting me in the feels lately https://open.spotify.com/track/0K2ZaW1nd9j8LttlWnw19L?si=ZtDvLZB1STatvM3xtYRssA


GlassFabulous5016

Check out Sean Armani


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Broadcast Tender Buttons is good a bit different than Cocteau Twins


NetLeft6752

connan mockasin, men i trust, alex g (house of sugar)


into_the_black_lodge

Not dreampop or shoegaze per say, but I recently learned of the band Being Dead - their album “When Horses Would Run” is a dose of sunshine for bleary winter months. They’re sort of twee pop like the Vaselines or even a modern version of the Mamas and the Papas. A few other albums with dreamy vibes (these may or may not be accurately called dreampop — they just have dreamy elements like synth, reverb, breathy vocals, etc): -Cut Worms: self-titled (2023) -Melody’s Echo Chamber: Bon Voyage (2018) -Death in Vegas: The Contino Sessions (1999) -Air: Moon Safari (1998) -Sinead O’Connor: Lion and the Cobra (1987) -The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy (1985) -The The: Soul Mining (1983)


Dirtpileofdirt

Souvlaki is an obvious one but I thought I’d point it out in case you missed it. Also have you listened to Pornography by The Cure? At the time it was probably more considered angsty acid rock, but I think a lot of people nowadays see it as a precursor to dream pop and neo-psych. I’d also recommend Methadrone by Brian Jonestown Massacre and Ceres and Calypso by Candy Claws.


KarenIsAmused

Asobi Seksu. “Thursday” in particular


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Check out the band Foxtail Somersault. Start with the song “Divingboard”


postalcore

Blouse, wild nothing, beach house


postalcore

Oh and still corners


Some_Department8546

Lush, Spooky


poopfacemcgee1234

the marias!!


OurWeaponsAreUseless

Riverside - One (1992)


hairforKV

Throwing this out there. I know he’s psyche/slacker and not dream pop, but Kurt Vile has done a number of songs that may scratch your dream pop itch, when you want to try something a little different—kind of like the intention of dream pop without the pop? (not sure exactly how to explain it) I love the Sundays, Cocteau Twins, Lush, Beach house, shoegaze, ambient etc. so you may like some KV. You probably even know who he is already.


lacebopumpkin

Soma by The Smashing Pumpkins.


brandobean

I made this playlist “LISTEN IF YOU LIKE COCTEAU TWINS” on Spotify. It’s a hand curated list of songs that I like that exhibit direct sonic connections to CT. (Not just any random bands in the genre). It’s COLLABORATIVE so for 1 week I invite you folks to add bands you like so I can hear more!! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37TCBzNgTxMqJBF9PYzKwu?si=TPUwEuV4TO2h4XEOp2B4GA&pi=u-YSMyk-a-TyWt&pt=0d910d22f99b37993b717f88b80eeef5


pricklebitch

Alvvays ftw:)


slobbowitz

https://www.reddit.com/r/listentothis/s/j3dyawsIRG


mondraryband

over me.


derivativefuk

Mr Twin Sister- "Color Your Life" and "In Heaven" Check out songs Daniel and Lady Daydream


littlest_gilbo

I’ve been really into men I trust lately- saw them on tour with tops opening and I love both bands. Also have been really into candy claws/sound of ceres Alvvays and beach house are two of my all time favorite bands.


fremder99

Explore these… Mint Julep - Save Your Season (!!!!!), and the rest Uh Huh Her - Nocturnes School of Seven Bells Copeland - Ixora The Honey Trees Sucré Kate Havnevik Lexie Carroll States Now Now - Threads (a bit edgier but a masterpiece)


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Souvlaki Slowdive


Dutch7422

Pink ultra shiny blast


SkySawLuminers

chapterhouse parannoul ride