Mazzy Star is an American alternative rock band formed in Santa Monica, California, in the late 1980s. Centered on vocalist Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback, the group is associated with dream pop, neo-psychedelia and slowcore styles, blending atmospheric, reverb-laden instrumentation with languid, intimate vocals. Mazzy Star gained wider recognition in the early 1990s with sparse, melancholic arrangements that emphasize mood, texture and lyrical introspection rather than virtuosic display. Their music often features shimmering electric and acoustic guitars, subtle percussion and a focus on evocative, nocturnal ambience. The band has been intermittently active across subsequent decades.