Adult Contemporary

Adult Contemporary began in the 1970s, much like a slightly posh tea party with a blend of soft rock, pop, and jazz, appealing predominantly to folks who consider buying a houseplant an exciting weekend activity. It’s characterised by soothing melodies and lyrics about profound existential thoughts, or the joys of getting home just in time for 'Emmerdale'. This genre has managed to sneak its way into the playlists of many and is often the soundtrack to those moments where you pretend to be meaningful while actually just staring into your cup of tea.