Electro Pop
Characterized by the use of electronic instruments and synthesizers, creating a catchy and danceable sound.
- Notable Artists: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Robyn.
- Madonna - "Confessions on a Dance Floor"
- Lady Gaga - "The Fame"
- La Roux - "La Roux"
- CHVRCHES - "The Bones of What You Believe"
- M83 - "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming"
Synth Pop
Features synthesizers as the primary instrument, often with an emphasis on melody and catchy hooks.
- Notable Artists: Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Yazoo.
- Depeche Mode - "Violator"
- Pet Shop Boys - "Actually"
- Yazoo - "Upstairs at Eric's"
- The Human League - "Dare"
- New Order - "Power, Corruption & Lies"
Indie Pop
A DIY and independent approach to pop music, often characterized by introspective lyrics and a lo-fi aesthetic.
- Notable Artists: The Postal Service, Belle and Sebastian, Vampire Weekend.
- The Postal Service - "Give Up"
- Belle and Sebastian - "If You're Feeling Sinister"
- Vampire Weekend - "Vampire Weekend"
- Tegan and Sara - "The Con"
- Arcade Fire - "Funeral"
Bubblegum Pop
Known for its light and catchy melodies, targeting a younger audience.
- Notable Artists: The Archies, Spice Girls, Hanson.
- The Archies - "Everything's Archie"
- Spice Girls - "Spice"
- Hanson - "Middle of Nowhere"
- ABBA - "Arrival"
- The Monkees - "The Monkees"
Dance Pop
Designed for dancing with an emphasis on rhythm and beats, often associated with club music.
- Notable Artists: Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Daft Punk.
- Kylie Minogue - "Fever"
- Britney Spears - "Blackout"
- Daft Punk - "Discovery"
- Madonna - "Ray of Light"
- Rihanna - "Good Girl Gone Bad"
Pop Rock
A fusion of pop melodies with rock instrumentation, offering a balance between catchy hooks and guitar-driven music.
- Notable Artists: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elton John.
- The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
- Michael Jackson - "Thriller"
- Elton John - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
- Queen - "A Night at the Opera"
- Fleetwood Mac - "Rumours"
R&B Pop
Combines elements of rhythm and blues with pop sensibilities, often featuring soulful vocals.
- Notable Artists: Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey.
- Beyoncé - "Dangerously in Love"
- Justin Timberlake - "FutureSex/LoveSounds"
- Mariah Carey - "Daydream"
- Usher - "Confessions"
- Whitney Houston - "Whitney"
Teen Pop
Targeted at teenage audiences, characterized by simple lyrics and catchy melodies
- Notable Artists: NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears.
- NSYNC - "No Strings Attached"
- Backstreet Boys - "Millennium"
- Britney Spears - "...Baby One More Time"
- Spice Girls - "Spice"
- Miley Cyrus - "Breakout"
Country Pop
Blends country music with pop elements, often featuring storytelling lyrics and a crossover appeal.
- Notable Artists: Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban.
- Shania Twain - "Come On Over"
- Taylor Swift - "Fearless"
- Keith Urban - "Golden Road"
- LeAnn Rimes - "Blue"
- Faith Hill - "Breathe"
Folk Pop
Merges folk music traditions with pop arrangements, often featuring acoustic instruments.
- Notable Artists: Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Mumford & Sons.
- Joni Mitchell - "Blue"
- Simon & Garfunkel - "Bookends"
- Mumford & Sons - "Sigh No More"
- Cat Stevens - "Tea for the Tillerman"
- Fleet Foxes - "Fleet Foxes"
