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Introduction of Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the 1950s, deriving from rock and roll. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many different styles. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as rock, urban, dance, Latin, and country. Pop music typically focuses on catchy melodies and hooks, and tends to be more commercial in nature than other genres of popular music. It is intended to appeal to a wide audience, and often incorporates elements of other genres such as hip hop, rock, and electronic music.
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MIMRA – No man’s land
“In the context of perception and understanding of the invested meaning into this composition in the Electro Pop genre, the vocals -Mimra- sounds very unusual! There is something otherworldly, extraterrestrial in it, but at the same time it has softness, tenderness and executed with great love.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“В контексте восприятия и понимания вложенного смысла в эту композицию в жанре electro pop, вокал -MIMRA- звучит очень необычно! Есть в нём нечто потустороннее, внеземное, но при этом он обладает мягкостью, нежностью и исполнен с большой любовью.”
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Icelandic art pop artist, producer and songwriter, MIMRA, independently released EP “Finding Place” earlier this year. Comprising six tracks, Finding Place weaves together a wide range of influences that MIMRA has explored throughout her musical career. Never one to neatly settle within one genre, the release is yet another example of her vast musical abilities, skillfully combining art pop, electronic music, jazz and folk.
Finding Place begins with “No Man’s Land,” which sets the stage for the themes MIMRA explores throughout the EP. The lyrics introduce the driftlessness MIMRA encountered after moving countries and the emotional experience of feeling like one doesn’t belong to a city, a home, or another person.
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Robyn Cage – Let Life Happen
“An incredibly strong track, the energy of which, like a hurricane, blows roofs from houses and pulls trees with roots, and the voice -Robyn Cage, as if a bird rushes over your heads. You will remember this hypnotizing melody and rhythm Dream POP for a long time!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Невероятно сильный трек, энергия которого словно ураган сносит крыши с домов и вырывает деревья с корнями, а голос -Robyn Cage- словно птица проносится над вашими головами. Эту гипнотизирующую мелодию и ритм dream pop вы запомните на долго!”
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I Used to Be Sam – Grateful
“This track can be compared with a research mission on the subconscious of the author. Deeply personal and very fragile, like our hearts of a song, the mood in which is shrouded in as if fog after cold, autumn rain. Chic arthouse with the taste of alt pop sound, with an outstanding vocal.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Этот трек можно сравнить с исследовательской миссией по подсознанию автора. Глубоко личная и очень хрупкая, как наши сердца песня, настроение в которой окутано словно туманом после холодного, осеннего дождя. Шикарный артхаус со вкусом alt pop звучания, с выдающимся вокалом.”
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Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and musical artist I Used To Be Sam (aka Annie Goodchild) announces their self-titled EP, set for release on 16 September. I Used To Be Sam also shares their last single, ‘Grateful’, before the release of the EP out on 16 June.
With their latest single ‘Seamstress’ championed by COLORSxSTUDIOS and Notion, and their track ‘Gentle,’ landing a premiere on Wonderland, I Used To Be Sam steps into a complex journey of transracial adoption and self-discovery on their new EP ‘I Used to Be Sam’ – an explorative new collection of deeply personal, cinematic, left-field pop, all wrapped up in the singer’s distinctively illustrious voice.
Originally written on piano, I Used To Be Sam continued work on the track with producer Novaa, adding further layers and movement. Something about it’s droney playfulness just felt right – “This whole experience of coming into my adoptee identity, DNA tests, and heartbreaking rejections have been a real journey and I wanted the song to have a fairytale wandering through the woods kind of vibe.”
An apt final single before the release of the full record, ‘Grateful’ is a song of reflection; for the work that she has done to get here, and also a thank you to the people in her life who have helped her get to this point.
They continue, “my chosen family has really stood by me throughout this process, both artistically and personally. So I needed to have a song that was a ‘thank you’ to them and that part of myself. The other aspect of this song is about being ready to walk away from my own damaging cycles, and other’s toxicity. I feel like I have enough perspective now to start seeing how some of my trauma responses attract toxic and manipulative people and thought patterns. And that’s something I not only want to change, but also need to change to keep evolving.”
Previously known for her work as Annie Goodchild and as a featured singer in the musical collective Postmodern Jukebox, the new project sees a shift in musical direction for the multi-faceted artist, as well as a deeply personal exploration of their identity and adoption journey. The devastation and passion pours out of every track on this complex and enchanting record.
On a gruelling songwriting trip to Berlin in 2020, I Used To Be Sam had a life changing experience working with a queer, female, POC producer. Up until this point, they had primarily only worked with white men, given the lack of diversity within the music industry. However, after meeting this new producer, who they more closely identified with, I Used To Be Sam felt comfortable enough to open up about their adoption story, speaking candidly about meeting her birth father for the first time, and the agony of trying to reconnect with her biological mother which was met with hostility and rejection. As the artist recounted their experiences, she confirmed her birth name had been Samantha, “After telling my story, I looked up at the producer and she was crying. In that moment, the name I Used to Be Sam came to me. I decided I couldn’t make Annie Goodchild music anymore, because Annie was who I had to be to get to this point. This new project was something I needed to create so I can continue to grow and evolve.”
Following this life-altering moment, I Used To Be Sam became impassioned to use their music as a vessel to bring people with shared experiences together, and to open up the narrative around transracial adoption from the perspective of the adoptee, which is very rarely heard and explored. She has created a community with other transracial adoptees (TRAs), many of whom she has interviewed for this project. Fragments of their stories can be heard throughout this new record.
I Used To Be Sam’s self-titled debut EP is set for release this Autumn, and marks a pivotal moment for the artist making the bravest, freest and most confronting music of their career.
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Latest Pop discoveries
Before I did it – Saint Stacy
The flow of the rhythm is so, so graceful. The guitar melody flows brilliantly, adding perfect part between verses and her am... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #bedroom #lofipop #indiepop #altpop #saintstacy #switzerland #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Apnea – Sunlike Brothers
Modern sound but with a lot of retro elements and seductive mood, especially with her voice. Atmosphere keeps gaining momentu... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #commercial #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Ocean Father – Zen Horizon
Слушая Dream Pop трек -Ocean Father- погружаешься в мир, где мелодии вплетаются в ваше сознание, словно танцующие звуковые во... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #indiepop #dreampop #idm #glitch #zenhorizon #portugal #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Dior – Janiq
Modern sound, seductive mood and atmosphere keeps gaining momentum as the song progresses. With every instrument arriving, it... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #indiepop #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Lonely, But I Have Fun – TINY SHUTTLE
Η γλυκιά μπαλάντα με την υπέροχη και ρομαντική μελωδία ζεσταίνει την ψυχή μας και με τις εναλλαγές της μας φέρνει τα χαρούμεν... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #poprock #tinyshuttle #france #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Donnie Disco – Leph
With guitar themes perfectly aligned together and produced so well, song really have that hook, catchy moment that you want t... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #disco #discorap #leph #netherlands #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
The Best You’ll Ever Have – Sam the Zoologist
Η υπέροχη και διασκεδαστική μελωδία μας γεμίζει χαρούμενα και θετικά συναισθήματα. Τα όμορφα φωνητικά με την οικειότητα τους ... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #indiepop #samthezoologist #italy #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Use Me – Heather Avalon
Η διασκεδαστική μελωδία φτιάχνει αμέσως τη διάθεση μας και φωτίζει την μέρα μας από την αρχή. Τα απολαυστικά φωνητικά μας μετ... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #poprock #heatheravalon #canada #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
BACKBONE LOVER – Bradley Denniston
Слова, насыщенные легким грувом, создают позитивную атмосферу. Мелодия Pop Rock и Retro Soul словно приглашает на танец, забы... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #poprock #retrosoul #bradleydenniston #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Some Pop subgenres
There are many subgenres within the broad category of pop music, each with its own distinct characteristics and influences. Some examples of subgenres of pop music include:
Pop rock: A blend of pop music and rock music, characterized by catchy melodies and a rock-influenced sound.
Dance-pop: A subgenre of pop music that is characterized by a strong beat and electronic production, often incorporating elements of dance and electronic music.
Power pop: A subgenre of pop music that is characterized by a catchy, upbeat sound and strong melodies.
Pop punk: A subgenre of pop music that combines elements of punk rock and pop, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and often humorous lyrics.
Pop soul: A subgenre of pop music that combines elements of soul and pop, characterized by emotive vocals and a soulful sound.
Pop ballad: A subgenre of pop music characterized by slow, emotional melodies and lyrics.
Bubblegum pop: A subgenre of pop music characterized by a light, upbeat sound and simple, catchy melodies. Bubblegum pop is often associated with teen pop and is often marketed towards a younger audience.
Synth-pop: A subgenre of pop music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by the use of synthesizers and electronic production techniques. Synth-pop is often associated with the new wave and post-disco movements.
Electropop: A subgenre of pop music that incorporates elements of electronic music, characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments.
Pop rap: A subgenre of pop music that combines elements of pop and hip hop, characterized by catchy melodies and rap vocals.
Teen pop: A subgenre of pop music that is marketed towards a teenage audience and often features young, attractive performers. Teen pop is often characterized by a light, upbeat sound and catchy melodies.
Alternative pop: A subgenre of pop music that incorporates elements of alternative rock and pop, and is often characterized by a more experimental or avant-garde sound.
Adult contemporary: A subgenre of pop music that is aimed at a more mature audience and characterized by a soft, easy-listening sound. Adult contemporary often features smooth vocals and a polished production style.
These are just a few examples of the many subgenres of pop music. Pop music is a diverse and constantly evolving genre, and new subgenres continue to emerge over time.
The most used instruments in Pop Music
There are many instruments that are commonly used in pop music, and the specific instruments used can vary depending on the particular style and sound of the music. Some common instruments used in pop music include:
Vocals: The human voice is an important instrument in pop music, and many pop songs feature prominent vocals and harmonies. Vocals refer to the human voice, and they are often a prominent part of pop songs. Pop music often features prominent vocals and harmonies, and the vocals are often an important part of the song’s appeal. Pop singers are known for their powerful and emotive voices, and many pop songs are known for their memorable and catchy vocal melodies. Pop music can feature solo singers, or it can feature group vocals, such as a choir or a group of backing singers. Vocals are an important part of pop music, and they play a significant role in conveying the theme or emotion of the song. In pop music, lyrics are often used to convey emotions and tell a story, and they can be personal, political, or simply meant to entertain. Pop song lyrics can cover a wide range of topics, including love, heartbreak, social issues, and personal experiences. The lyrics of a song are often an important part of the song’s appeal and are often remembered long after the song has been heard.
Electric guitar: The electric guitar is a common instrument in pop music, and is often used to add a rock or blues-influenced sound to the music.
Drums: Drums are a fundamental part of most pop music, and provide the rhythmic foundation for the music.
Bass guitar: The bass guitar is often used in pop music to provide a solid foundation for the music, and is often used in combination with the drums to create a strong rhythm section.
Keyboard: Keyboard instruments, such as pianos, organs, and synthesizers, are commonly used in pop music to add variety and depth to the sound.
Percussion: Percussion instruments, such as congas, bongos, and shakers, are often used in pop music to add texture and rhythm to the music.
String instruments: String instruments, such as violins, cellos, and guitars, are often used in pop music to add depth and texture to the sound.
These are just a few examples of the many instruments that are commonly used in pop music. The specific instruments used can vary widely depending on the style and sound of the music.