About Alternative pop
Alternative pop is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and alternative music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Dove Cameron, Willow Smith, Tate McRae, David Archuleta, PinkPantheress and Adonxs.
Alternative pop has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Dark pop.
From Wikipedia
Alternative pop (also known as alt-pop) is pop music with broad commercial appeal that is made by figures outside the mainstream, or which is considered more original, challenging, or eclectic than traditional pop music. The Independent described alt-pop as "a home-made, personalized imitation of the mainstream that speaks far closer to actual teenage experience", and which is commonly characterized by a dark or downbeat emotional tone with lyrics about insecurity, regret, drugs, and anxiety.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Alternative pop.
- ↑ pop music
- ↑ alternative music
- ↓ Dark pop
Key artists
- Dove Cameron
- Willow Smith
- Tate McRae
- David Archuleta
- PinkPantheress
- Adonxs
- S10
- Glass Animals
- Banks
Related genres
Pop rock
1960s · United States
Indie pop
1980s · United Kingdom
Contemporary R&B
1980s · United States
Pop-punk
1970s · Canada
British Invasion
cultural phenomenon of the mid-1960s, when rock and pop music acts fro
Schlager music
1870s · Europe
Dance-pop
1980s · United States
Latin pop
1970s · Spain
Frequently asked questions
What is Alternative pop?
Alternative pop is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and alternative music.
Where and when did Alternative pop originate?
Alternative pop originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Alternative pop artists?
Dove Cameron, Willow Smith, Tate McRae, David Archuleta, PinkPantheress and Adonxs.