K-pop is more than just a collection of attractive young men and women singing pop songs to an engaged fan base. It’s an aesthetic industry with global impact. Idol groups draw inspiration from global music styles like 90s R&B, 80s synthpop and nu metal to craft their own distinctive style. They are known for their […]
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By the time of its arrival in the 1970s, rock had advanced considerably since its explosive infancy and become something unique and distinct in itself. Soul artists in particular made it their own during this decade. Even after years of being played at weddings and hen parties – and with even more renditions at karaoke
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Pop music is an immensely popular genre that encompasses numerous genres and subgenres. These styles may include dance, rock and R&B. Pop often features clean vocals backed by significant studio mastering; with simple melodies and light arrangements. Pop music has become an indispensable part of modern life for millions around the globe. Many popular pop
No matter your opinion on it, pop music seems to be becoming sadder over time. Researchers have noted a steady decrease in songs that sound joyful while an increase has occurred for songs with sadder tones and emotional content. This trend marks a revival in “sad girl” pop from artists such as Billie Eilish, Gracie
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The 2000s witnessed an explosion of young pop artists. From Coldplay’s dance-floor anthems to Mariah Carey’s signature love monster personas, there was something for everyone during this decade. Few songs better represent the decade than Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” A simple bass beat and tasteful strings propel this track towards greatness while Cee-Lo’s voice ranges from
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Pop music provides an avenue to explore adolescent sexuality. Devaluing this genre and pitting it against other musical genres simply perpetuates an outdated notion that culture is determined by an elite few. Trends come and go quickly, yet pop artists are adept at quickly riding each new trend as soon as it appears and drawing
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Pop music has wide mass appeal. With catchy melodies and relatable lyrics that appeal to its listeners, pop reflects cultural shifts with ease. Billie Eilish and King Princess continue to push boundaries to innovate new forms of pop. But why is it so effective? It’s easy to listen to Pop music has long been enjoyed
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Music can evoke various feelings and facilitate social interactions – protest songs, national anthems, lullabies and love songs are just a few examples of this phenomenon. Pop music‘s catchy beats and catchy lyrics often catch your ear, with its catchy verses and choruses often becoming stuck in your mind. Researchers have discovered that music engages
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Pop music is one of the most beloved genres, as well as being diverse and approachable to an expansive audience. Pop songs tend to focus on catchiness, danceability, and catchy melodies with catchy hooks that appeal to an expansive demographic. Pop is the premier genre because its appeal extends across cultures. Additionally, most pop musicians
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Music is an immensely popular art form. There are those who excel at it while others don’t fare so well. People may wonder, “Who makes pop music?”. The answer lies within many factors; these include songwriters, producers and labels – each having an influence in the success of a song. Songwriters Singer-songwriters are at the
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