Ever wondered how modern music has become so epic? Of course, the popular artists of our day have learned a thing or two from ...

In 2024, Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary was released in homage to a genre of late ’70s, early ’80s easy listening pop music. The term “Yacht Rock” was actually coined as part of a web series joking that ...

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 ...

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The first thought that comes to mind when one thinks of a string quartet is probably more Beethoven and less Billie Eilish, but Vitamin String Quartet has been changing the paradigm when it comes to ...

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 ...

Barry Manilow, ahead of his 55th album, criticized modern pop for lacking structure, hooks, and strong songwriting, contrasting it with his classic verse-chorus style. Despite studying artists like ...

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 ...