“Dream Pop” Reviews

Fans of classic 4AD sounds, as well as stuff like Windy & Carl and Lanterna, will find plenty to like here.

The English Cold might still be one of the most lush albums you’ll hear all year.

Takes Darla’s signature drum n’ bliss sound and gives it a healthy and heartfelt upgrade.

The heart and soul of Lachica’s music draws from 4AD’s glory days.

Orange Cake Mix presents a blend of shoegaze, glitch, warm electronica, and pop.

As a fan of all things drone-y, blissed out, and dreampop, this one hit the sweet spot.

Harding makes no bones about his desire to make music of only the most gossamer nature, and over the course of 37 minutes, he makes very convincing arguments for his claim.

Mojave 3 has gone for a starker acoustic sound that’s stripped down, sparse, and surprisingly more inviting.

These songs are pure filigree, the musical equivalent of rococo art, completely concerned with ornamentation and flourish.

Swirling guitars and glittering electronics lead the way, with female vocals weaving in and out.

On the whole, I like Fall Sounds more, but Of Color Bright has quite a few bright spots of its own.

All 4 songs have that hazy, jangling guitar that you can find in every Velour song, accompanied by quiet organs and gently brushed drums.

Fall Sounds is the perfect name for this album, because the music somehow conjures up images of falling leaves, grey skies, and beautiful sunsets.

Love Spirals Downwards have released an album that’s incredibly listenable and quite beautiful.