Ten Songs You Didn't Know Were Bedroom Pop

Bedroom pop is a genre of music made by artists in the comfort of their own homes, typically featuring a lo-fi, raw, and personal sound that feels intimate and authentic. Here are ten songs you may not have known were made from a bedroom.

ByIshaa Parthan13 Jun 2025

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‘Heather (Bedroom Sessions)’ by Tate McRae

A raw, emotional ballad about unrequited love. Tate expresses pain over watching someone she likes fall for another girl — Heather — and grapples with jealousy and insecurity. The song is a cover of Conan Gray’s ‘Heather’.

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2/10

‘Pretty Girl’ by Clairo

This lo-fi track touches on Clairo’s feelings of pressure to conform to what others want her to be. It’s about losing your sense of self in a relationship and trying to fit into a mold just to be accepted.

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3/10

‘Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)’ by Powfu ft. beabadoobee

A melancholic reflection on love and mortality. The narrator speaks as if they’re about to die, asking their loved one not to forget them, while reminiscing about sweet, everyday moments together.

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‘Idle Town’ by Conan Gray

A nostalgic ode to the small town Conan grew up in. The song captures the boredom, simplicity, and quiet magic of suburban youth, where not much happens — but everything still feels important.

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5/10

‘Dead Girl in the Pool’ by Girl in Red

A metaphorical and surreal track about feeling out of control and emotionally disconnected. It explores themes of identity, mental health, and the fear of losing oneself.

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‘Bed Rest’ by Conan Gray

A vulnerable song about isolation and exhaustion, both emotional and physical. Conan expresses feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and worn out, seeking comfort but finding none.

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7/10

‘Everytime’ by boy pablo

A dreamy indie-pop tune about falling in love with someone who’s emotionally unavailable. Despite being let down repeatedly, the narrator keeps going back, hoping things will change.

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8/10

‘Prom Dress’ by mxmtoon

A sad but honest track about teenage anxiety, insecurity, and not meeting your own expectations. It highlights the emotional letdown of what should be a special night.

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9/10

‘Prune, You Talk Funny’ by Gus Dapperton

A quirky love song about infatuation with someone who’s different. It’s filled with playful imagery and celebrates falling for someone because of their unique quirks, not despite them.

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10/10

‘She’ by Dodie

A tender and aching portrayal of unspoken love for another girl. Dodie sings about the pain of loving someone who doesn’t love her back, or can’t, because of societal or personal constraints.

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Ishaa Parthan