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Experimental pop

Experimental pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and experimental music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Experimental pop

Experimental pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and experimental music.

Artists closely associated with the genre include Kate Bush, Willow Smith and Animal Collective.

Experimental pop has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Hyperpop.

From Wikipedia

Experimental pop is pop music that cannot be categorized within traditional musical boundaries or which attempts to push elements of existing popular forms into new areas. It may incorporate experimental techniques such as musique concrète, aleatoric music, or eclecticism into pop contexts. Often, the compositional process involves the use of electronic production effects to manipulate sounds and arrangements, and the composer may draw the listener's attention specifically with both timbre and tonality, though not always simultaneously.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Experimental pop.

Key artists

  • Kate Bush
  • Willow Smith
  • Animal Collective

Related genres

Frequently asked questions

What is Experimental pop?

Experimental pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and experimental music.

Who are famous Experimental pop artists?

Kate Bush, Willow Smith and Animal Collective.

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