Not all Dreamy Pop are good. But these are.
A list of dreamy pop bangers you probably haven’t heard because the algorithm is all about Cigarettes After Sex.
When I’m tired, I enjoy dreamy pop. It feels nostalgic, healing, like loving yourself again, and full of serenity.
Most artists are low-key guys, and, not all of them are actually good or produce good songs regularly. So you should feel lucky if you can find them.
Here are my top a-ha moments for dreamy melodies.
1. The Drwg - Sälen
This group is terrible in general. So many questionable MVs, and they quickly disbanded. But at least they left a superb song, I think.
This song has such simple lyrics, repeated, but feel so relatable. The dreamy synthesizer in the background is genius IMO.
10/10.
2. Slenderbodies
Two guys with authentic, down-to-earth vibes. Acoustic instruments. Beautiful, sexy voice. Melodies are like floating in the middle of water. Can someone promote them more? Please?
3. Tokyo Tea Room
This group has so much potential. Melodies like summer dreams. The lyrics are hilariously non-understandable to me, but the vibe is on point. I think the singer may be a little weak, but the electric guitar guy in this group really stands out.
4. Girls - The Internet (feat. Kaytranada)
Smoking weed music vibe.
5. Deep In Yr Mind - James Wyatt Crosby
The electric guitar sound is really, really on point.
6. Moment - King Henry, Rhye
7. homebody - Kamal
Listen to this on a rainy day. Feels like you’re in a blanket at a warm home while it’s raining outside.
8. Ready yet - Sasha Alex Sloan
I found this song randomly in 2018. Happily to know that Sasha Alex is already famous now. Her voice in this song may be over auto-tune, but I actually appreciate the producer behind this sick beat.
9. Låpsley - Ligne 3
Not recommended if you just broke up.
10. Same Effect - BENEE
This song is surprisingly good. I think what makes this success is the repeating chord.
Appendix.
george - Arlo Parks
The song captures the mood of someone stuck in a toxic relationship. The soft guitar in the background is a great touch. It feels more like a memory fog than something actually happening.
Bad Habit - Your Smith
The lyrics are okay, with an easy-listening melody. But the production should hit harder - feels like it missed the a “punch”.
Kerosene - Joesef
Not an easy song to listen to. But it captures the emotional confusion and exploration of queer love for the first time. A mix of jazzy vibes and bedroom pop.
Same Old - FELIVAND
Like a trip back to your childhood. Smooth as f**k.
Besides these artists and songs, I obviously know names like Cigarettes After Sex or PinkPantheress. They're really, really good. I’ve listened to them a lot, but they’re already pretty famous. This space is for promoting the lesser-known ones.