romanticism
what it is
In general, the term "Romanticism" when applied to music has come to mean the period roughly from the 1820s until around 1900. The contemporary application of 'romantic' to music did not coincide with modern categories, however: in 1810 E. T.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make romanticism a playlist
turn these 24 artists into something you can press play on.
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questions
What is romanticism?
In general, the term "Romanticism" when applied to music has come to mean the period roughly from the 1820s until around 1900. The contemporary application of 'romantic' to music did not coincide with modern categories, however: in 1810 E. T.
What are good romanticism albums to start with?
Try Ravel: Miroirs, Jeux D'Eau, Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte by Maurice Ravel, meringue doll by Ichiko Aoba, Rossz csillag alatt született by Venetian Snares, and Sibelius: The Symphonies by Jean Sibelius.
Who are some women making romanticism?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/romanticism/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making romanticism, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20