Dream pop is a type of alternative rock that originated in the early 1980s when bands like the Cocteau Twins began twisting New Wave melodies into sonic, echoing textures and mumbled vocals. In the late 1980s, several varieties of dream pop emerged, primarily in Britain. These included shoegazing, space rock, Britpop and twee pop.
Recent examples of dream pop include:
Dream Pop Resources
There are several websites dedicated to dream pop and related genres. Here are a few of them:
Last updated: 10-29-2005 02:13:46