When the realities of life get hard, does music get ... happy? “Recession pop” is currently trending as people reach for the music of the mid-2000s for a mood boost. And you know what? It worked.

Pop music has long been stigmatized for being, well, empty. Some unfairly view pop merely as fluff music, something light and ...

Although the economy is doing well, Americans are listening to "recession pop" again. "The era of the Katy Perry banger" may be providing some much-needed escapism for young adults struggling to get ...

Pop music has always been a significant driver of social change, and feminism within this genre has played a crucial role in shaping societal norms and perceptions. From the early years of pop music ...