Pops

Pop music emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in the United States and the UK, when someone decided that catchy tunes and relatable lyrics could be a winning formula for mass appeal, proving that the people's tastes can indeed be very questionable. Characterised by its simple melodies and repetitive structures, it often sounds like an earworm that insists on becoming your new favourite song, whether you like it or not. The genre has since spun out countless styles and trends, with the only constant being its remarkable talent for swallowing everything from rock to rap in its quest for chart dominance.