Best 100 hypnagogic pop releases

Hypnagogic pop is a music genre that emerged in the late 2000s and is characterized by its dreamy, lo-fi sound and nostalgic references to pop culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The name of the genre is derived from the hypnagogic state, which is the transitional period between wakefulness and sleep.

Hypnagogic pop often features heavily processed or distorted vocals, layered synthesizer sounds, and a mix of electronic and acoustic instruments. It draws influences from a wide range of genres including psychedelia, shoegaze, new wave, and soft rock.

Some of the most notable artists associated with hypnagogic pop include Ariel Pink, John Maus, and James Ferraro.