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About Synth-pop
Synth-pop is a music genre that emerged in Japan, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic pop.
Among the best-known names in the style are Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Murphy, George Michael and Duran Duran.
Synth-pop has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Futurepop.
From Wikipedia
Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop) is a music genre that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic, art rock, disco, and particularly the Krautrock of bands like Kraftwerk. It arose as a distinct genre in Japan and the United Kingdom in the post-punk era as part of the new wave movement of the late 1970s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Synth-pop.
- ↑ electronic pop
- ↓ Futurepop
Key artists
- Britney Spears
- Katy Perry
- Christina Aguilera
- Eddie Murphy
- George Michael
- Duran Duran
- Adriano Celentano
- Kesha
- Dima Bilan
- Depeche Mode
Frequently asked questions
What is Synth-pop?
Synth-pop is a music genre that emerged in Japan, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic pop.
Where and when did Synth-pop originate?
Synth-pop originated in Japan, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1970s.
Who are famous Synth-pop artists?
Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Murphy, George Michael and Duran Duran.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q1298934 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Synth-pop – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- 12 Asari Love Song by Kitty – CC BY-SA 3.0