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3 Formative Dream Pop Albums From the 2010s You May Have Forgotten About

Dream pop of the 2010s is distinct in its own way, and these three albums prove it.

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Dream pop was evolving in the 2010s, with several stylistic directions to go in at that point. Synth-based beats, or indie rock-influenced dreamy jams, or, later, the integration of lo-fi hip-hop. Genres crossed over, subgenres emerged, and elements of the shoegaze and dream pop of the 90s started popping up again.

For a bit in the early 2000s, dream pop was overshadowed by the mainstream pop explosion. There wasn’t much room at the table anymore. But the 2010s brought a lot of that back to the forefront. Only this time with more room to stretch out. These three albums showcase the innovative styles that evolved with 2010s dream pop.

‘Wild Heart’ by Current Joys

Current Joys, aka Nick Rattigan, released Wild Heart in 2013. While it does the album a disservice to label it exclusively dream pop, it still possesses a certain sound of its time.........

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