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Pop-punk

Pop-punk is a music genre that emerged in Canada, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Pop-punk

Pop-punk is a music genre that emerged in Canada, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.

Artists closely associated with the genre include Avril Lavigne, Demi Lovato, Green Day, Ramones, Billie Joe Armstrong and Blink-182.

Pop-punk has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Neon pop-punk.

From Wikipedia

Pop-punk (also punk pop, and alternatively spelled without the hyphen) is a rock music genre that combines elements of punk rock and pop. It is defined by its fast-paced, energetic tempos, and emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti-suburbia themes. It is distinguished from other punk-variant genres by drawing more heavily from 1960s bands such as the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Beach Boys. The genre has evolved throughout its history, absorbing elements from new wave, college rock, ska, hip hop, emo, boy band pop and even hardcore punk and metalcore. It is sometimes considered interchangeable with power pop and skate punk.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Pop-punk.

Key artists

  • Avril Lavigne
  • Demi Lovato
  • Green Day
  • Ramones
  • Billie Joe Armstrong
  • Blink-182
  • My Chemical Romance
  • Charli XCX
  • Tokio Hotel
  • Hayley Williams

Related genres

Frequently asked questions

What is Pop-punk?

Pop-punk is a music genre that emerged in Canada, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.

Where and when did Pop-punk originate?

Pop-punk originated in Canada, United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.

Who are famous Pop-punk artists?

Avril Lavigne, Demi Lovato, Green Day, Ramones, Billie Joe Armstrong and Blink-182.

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