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This movement was actually started in America and Britain in the late 1960s and is often referred to as "second-wave" feminism. And In the 1960s and 1970s, many artists began to practice art that showed their own reality in their works. -
the years of 1978-1980 is when women in music began to express themselves in their music -
The Cocteau Twins though not solely female, expressed ethereal vocals which were the key to the band's dream pop sound. -
Cyndi Lauper began with hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", which brought a pop sensibility to electronic sound. -
Madonna released her albums "True Blue" and "Like a Prayer" which incorporated more of an electronic element. -
In 1990 Hope Sandoval, of Mazzy Star, debuted her haunting vocals on the band's first album, "She Hangs Brightly" -
Mazzy Star releases their second studio album that features their hit single, "Fade into You". The song became their most well-known track and brought them significant mainstream attention. -
Britney Spears' first album "Oops!... I Did It Again," was released in May 2000 which jet started Britney's success with a polished pop sound. Tracks like "Stronger" started to incorporate more electronic elements. -
During the Y2K era, bands like Beach House and Bats for Lashes were introduced. Victoria Legrand's (Beach House) vocals and the band's lush soundscapes had been central to the dream pop element. -
In 2006, Gwen Stefani's career began to take off with her Album "The Sweet Escape," the album featured songs like "Wind It Up," and "The Sweet Escape." The title track ended up being a hit for Stefani's fans. -
Lady Gaga entered the scene with her album "The Fame" Combining both electronic and pop beats, the album went on to be one of the greatest pop female albums. -
With her continuing success, Lady Gaga released an extended play that included hits like "Bad Romance" and "Alejandro." This EP further cemented her status in the pop music industry and showcased her electro-pop sound. -
Lana Del Rey debuted with her album “Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant,” soon after her hit album “Born to Die” was released in June 2012. The album expressed Lana's dreamy vocals and introduced a new era of the Dream Pop/electro-pop genre. -
In June 2014, Lana Del Rey released her fourth studio album "Ultraviolence," along with the hit singles, "West Coast," and "Shades of Cool." The album had more of a rok style and had a psychedelic influence. -
The industry changed with Charli XCX. With her chart-topping albums of the 2000s, Charli is mainly known for her experimental sound. -
Charli XCX released her EP "Vroom Vroom" which marked a shift towards a more experimental and futuristic pop sound.