POP music has become moodier in the past 50 years owing to the misery of modern life, researchers claim. They downloaded ...

First up, we have an alternative R&B classic, “Thinkin Bout You.” The bridge sees Frank Ocean up the tempo, spouting off lyrics at double the pace of the rest of the song. This new rhythm allows Ocean ...

When considering the entirety of pop star greatness across the first 25 years of this century, there might not be a more iconic sound than these five nonsensical syllables: “Rahhh, rahhh, ah-ah-ahhh!” ...

Across decades of changing tastes, Frank Sinatra’s voice carried a rare blend of clarity and emotion that left a permanent mark on modern music. Some songs trace the moments where his artistry ...

Originally uploaded to SoundCloud as a teenager, “Ocean Eyes” introduced a softer, more intimate pop sound that contrasted ...

Modern pop music emerged in the mid-1950s in the United Kingdom and the United States. In its true form, pop music is a combination of musical types or genres. There are influences from the jazz era ...

If you’re interested in modern pop culture, you definitely know of Billie Eilish. Her unique music style and influential persona have made her one of the leading voices in contemporary pop music. Her ...

Amy Allen is part of a crucial shift in modern pop songwriting. What’s driving it? In addition to her work for some of pop’s biggest acts, Allen released a solo debut of her own last month. As a ...

When ABBA won Eurovision 1974 with Waterloo, they didn’t just secure a victory—they reinvented pop music. With their glam rock-inspired looks, Phil Spector-style production, and infectious melodies, ...

1960s pop music was such a singular blend of rock, folk, soul, and jazz that few decades can compare, but these contemporary artists make the 2020s come pretty close. From their rich vocal harmonies ...