The Paisley Underground is a musical genre that originated from California. It was particularly popular in Los Angeles, reaching a peak in the mid 1980s. Paisley Underground bands incorporated psychedelia, rich vocal harmonies and guitar interplay, owing a particular debt to 1960s groups such as Love and the Byrds, but more generally referencing a wide range of pop and garage rock revival.

Bands include: Salvation Army, The 3 O'clock, The Rain Parade, The Nerves, The Plimsouls, The Dream Syndicate, The Pandoras and The Bangles