Dream Pop

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Introducing million And New Single, ‘mess we made’

May 11, 2021

Making music inspired by the 1980s, million are a trio based in Melbourne, Australia. The group released their debut single, ‘problem’, earlier in the year, and now return with their second single, ‘mess we made’.

NIGHT – ‘Charlottesville’

August 11, 2018

Originally from Sweden, powerhouse duo NIGHT take their inspiration from the classic 80s dream pop artists, such as Depeche Mode, and Talk Talk.

Indie-Pop Artist Leah Dou To Play Debut London Headline Shows As Well As The Great Escape

April 26, 2018

Chinese born English speaking indie-pop artist Leah Dou is set to play two sold out London headline shows this May, as well as two further dates at The Great Escape festival in Brighton.

Beaux Cheveux – ‘Free Love’

December 11, 2017

Back in October we introduced readers to Beaux Cheveux, with their debut single, ‘Deeper Feeling’. Now the duo, who when not performing together are part of AC/DC and Led Zeppelin tribute bands, have returned with their new track, ‘Free Love’.

Stockholm’s Novah Talk New Single ‘Ghost’ And Future Plans

November 27, 2017

Following their successful debut EP, ‘Alaska’, Stockholm-based dream pop band Novah have teamed up with acclaimed singer/songwriter Amanda Mair for new single ‘Ghost’. Speaking to Essentially Pop, band member Simon Hagstrom talks about the inspiration behind the collaboration, the band’s career highlights and plans for their second EP.

Beaux Cheveux – ‘Deeper Feeling’

October 28, 2017

Beaux Cheveux was brought together in 2015 by the duo’s personal love of songs, past and future. Made up from Adrian Conner and Clementine, who in their other lives respectively perform in AC/DC (Hell’s Belles) and Led Zeppelin (Zepparella) tribute bands, have joined forces to release original music. Their debut single, ‘Deeper Feeling’, brings an entirely new sound to the modern musical landscape.

Alvvays – ‘Dreams Tonite’

October 10, 2017

The new music video for ‘Dreams Tonite’, the latest release for Toronto based indie dream pop band, Alvvays, brings together a tale of isolation and loss in a pastel daydream.

INSTANT LAMA – Cocteau Twins Multi-Instrumentalist Robin Guthrie Re-Mixes New Ummagma Release

August 10, 2017

Canadian-Ukrainian space pop duo Ummagma have unveiled the new video for their collaboration with Cocteau Twins co-founder Robin Guthrie. Taken from their forthcoming LCD EP, Lama, features…

Essentially Pop Meets: Telephone Explosions

August 9, 2017

While on her Irish Roadshow recently, Lisa spoke to Dolores and Adrian from Telephone Explosions, Maynooth, Ireland. Dolores Fogarty previously sang with Irish electro pop act, Hvmminbyrd, but has decided to form a duo with her partner Adrian Mee.

Daniel Land Releases In Love With A Ghost LP

February 2, 2017

Daniel Land has announced the release of his solo album, In Love With A Ghost, as well as a new single that is off…

Melbourne Dream Pop Outfit Frida Announce Release Of New Single ‘Everything (Is You)’

October 10, 2016

Melbourne dream pop band Frida announce the release of their new single, ‘Everything (Is You)’. The song is the first track from their forthcoming EP, ‘I Want In Your Head’, set to come out 25 November.

Tracy Irve Release New Single ‘Town’

August 31, 2016

Alternative electronic pop/R&B duo from Gothenburg Sweden, Tracy Irve, release their latest single, ‘Town’, a groove heavy ambient style track with brilliantly pieced guitar,…