About Britpop
Britpop is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and pop rock.
Among the best-known names in the style are Robbie Williams, Harry Styles, Oasis, Blur, Placebo and Liam Gallagher.
Britpop has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Britpop revival.
From Wikipedia
Britpop was a British music and cultural movement that emerged in the 1990s. Musically, it produced bright, catchy alternative rock that drew heavily on the traditions of 1960s guitar-based British pop, with lyrics that emphasised national identity and offered commentary on British culture and society. The movement was seen as a reaction against the darker lyrical themes and soundscapes of the American-led grunge and the more introspective shoegaze scene in Britain. It helped bring British alternative rock into the mainstream and became a key part of the broader Cool Britannia phenomenon, which echoed the spirit of the Swinging Sixties.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Britpop.
Key artists
- Robbie Williams
- Harry Styles
- Oasis
- Blur
- Placebo
- Liam Gallagher
- Melanie C
- Kaiser Chiefs
- The Kooks
- Pulp
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Britpop?
Britpop is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of alternative rock and pop rock.
Where and when did Britpop originate?
Britpop originated in United Kingdom in the 1990s.
Who are famous Britpop artists?
Robbie Williams, Harry Styles, Oasis, Blur, Placebo and Liam Gallagher.