Astreal are an indie rock band, most often associated with the genres of post rock, shoegazing, and noise pop.

Because of the basic lo-fi recording methods employed, Aherne's sound is often referred to as "noise pop" and "bedroom indie rock".

Their signature sound is noise pop or space music comparable to Starflyer 59 or The Breeders.

Merritt also avoided using a traditional drum kit, further separating the sound of Realism from the noise pop of Distortion.

Later in '80s noise pop was the major inspiration for the British shoegazing movement.

Their sound is a mixture of many different styles, including post-rock, experimental rock, noise pop, and freeform jazz.

Noise rock and noise pop (1980s)

Their style has been described as "pink noise pop."

The album set Ian Masters' dreamy, choirboy-like vocals against dark and slightly experimental noise pop.

Loveless is an album unítono and built almost like a "one and only" musical piece, with main emphasis on the influence of noise pop.