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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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Himmat Singh – Gulabo Meri
“-Himmat Singh- holds the balance between two faces- the rhythm and the indie R&B melody and such a lyrical, romantic manner of performance. The feeling that you sway on the waves of the Pacific Ocean and, together with charming music, everything is perceived very naturally and convincingly. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“-Himmat Singh- удерживает баланс между двумя гранями — ритмом и мелодией Indie R&B и такой лирической, романтической манерой исполнения. Чувство, что покачиваешься на волнах тихого океана и вместе с очаровательной музыкой всё воспринимается очень естественно и убедительно.”
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Himmat Singh - a singer and multi-instrumental artist - is known for his vocals and blend of multiple cultural styles. Born and raised in the Bay Area, California - he fell in love with music at a young age learning Indian classical music and developed a passion for creating in Los Angeles, California. Himmat makes a unique twist of English and Punjabi music that falls into the genres of Neo-Soul, Alt/Indie RnB, Soul, Pop, Hip-Hop + Punjabi Folk. Lyrics are in English, Punjabi, and Spanish.
Himmat is fully independent - directing and composing his own music videos and song melodies and lyrics.
https://www.instagram.com/himmatsinghmusic
NEO NOIR – Always You (2022)
“Similar tracks are often devoted to each other in love couples, who are associated with deep and sincere feelings. The successfully selected arrangement in the Dream Pop genre and warm vocals -neo noir- can serve as an ideal gift to your loved one. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Подобные треки часто посвящают друг другу влюблённые пары, которых связывают глубокие и искренние чувства. Удачно подобранная аранжировка в жанре Dream Pop и тёплый вокал -Neo Noir- могут послужить в качестве идеального подарка вашему любимому человеку.”
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Always You was originally released in 2020 for a brief period of time. Written in Los Angeles during the turbulent times of the COVID Pandemic, Systemic Racism & rampant Climate Change, “Always You” was inspired by the beauty of everything around us that we’ve taken for granted. Whether that’s a significant other, the world, etc. it was an influence in crafting the messaging and music, lyrics and overall vibe of this song. Musically we went with a more organic approach as we’ve both been playing guitar lately. We wanted to get back to our roots that got us into producing in the first place.
NEO NOIR is an LA based Future Music collective based around producers Bradley Allan & Greg Ogan. Some notable credits between them include Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston, Brandi, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna and more. They formed NEO NOIR at the start of 2017 as a passion project to create music collaborations with talented singers that share their artistic vision. This enables them to experiment freely and push boundaries more so than when producing specifically for other artists. Their first song “When I Was Young (ft. Brooke Williams) broke a million streams and is currently at 2 million. They currently have 8.5 million streams on Spotify combined as of 2020. Also worth noting is that they’ve been a featured artist on MTV's “The Challenge” as well as featured in an international Hershey’s Chocolate commercial campaign since the start of 2020. They’re also in rotation on the NFL on Fox - NFL Kickoff this season.
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Zoe Zobrist – Better
“Inspired by the way we grow up and change ourselves in the journey of life, this Indie Folk candy left us a strong impression and a feeling of direct connection with the singer. Those echoing vocals expose the emotion in her lyrics and the instrumental arrangements match perfectly with the main concept.”
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Following wide-spread acclaim for “Oh, Baby,” the single written for her yet-to-be-born son Beau, Dallas recording artist Zoe Zobrist has spent the past few months cultivating tracks that speak to fans on an intimate level. Today, the young songwriter has dropped her new single “Better” on all streaming services, after exclusively premiering the song’s music video–directed by Shan Dan Horan (Demi Lovato, Julia Michaels)–via Hollywood Life.
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“Better” serves as a reminder that our pasts do not define us — we must allow ourselves to grow and change in order to open our life’s next chapter. In the outer layer of the track’s production listeners can find comfort in its indie folk softness, nestled with Zobrist’s sincere and vulnerable lyricism. The swooning track will certainly move audiences; “Better” is the perfect anthem for personal growth this spring.
“‘Better’ is a diary-like, coming of age expression of the realization that some things in life aren’t what you expected them to be. It’s about healing. It’s about letting go and moving on.” - Zoe Zobrist
Crafting songs that are as personal as they are dynamic, Zoe Zobrist is a singer-songwriter from Dallas, Texas. A life-long musician, Zoe has spent the better half of her career performing and touring across North America. She has graced the stages of iconic music venues throughout the Southwest including Los Angeles’ The Viper Room, The Troubadour, and Dallas Fort Worth’s Six Flags Amphitheater. In 2019, Zoe was featured in John Mellencamp’s tour documentary which played on-screen during his “John Mellencamp Show” North American Tour.
https://orcd.co/zzbetter
Zoe has spent the past few years refining her sound and experimenting with different styles, ultimately leading to her unique blend of classically inspired indie music. In her most recent single, "Oh Baby" Zoe shares a diary-like expression of unconditional love and anticipation for the future to her first child. Deeply personal, Zoe’s latest work is the musical embodiment of her very existence and journey to self-discovery.
“Better” is raw and honest, Zoe has learned from her previous mistakes and she’s not afraid to tell the world what she’s learned. After releasing “Fire” and “Oh Baby” in 2021, Zoe is back with her first release of the year. Discussing vulnerability and maturity, Zoe’s soft acoustic guitar and beautiful vocals are ready to show the world what she and her music are truly capable of.
Be sure to check out the new track, “Better,” across all streaming platforms and stay up-to-date on all things Zoe Zobrist here.
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Latest Pop discoveries
Acercamiento – David Osuna
Τα απαλά αλλά παθιασμένα φωνητικά με την ξεχωριστή χροιά τους μας ταξιδεύουν και μας κάνουν να ονειρευόμαστε ανέμελα. Η θετικ... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #funk #disco #davidosuna #venezuela #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
I Can’t Hold On – Dewey Kincade
Με όμορφο και διακριτικό τρόπο έρχεται η μελωδία να μας αγκαλιάσει και σταδιακά να απογειώσει τα συναισθήματα μας. Ο ροκ ρυθ... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #folkrock #americana #indierock #deweykincade #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
My Kerosene – TMYGN
Με το συναισθηματικά φορτισμένο και ρομαντικό του ρεφρέν, το My Kerosene αιχμαλωτίζει την προσοχή από την αρχή, οδηγώντας τον... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #indiepop #softrock #tmygn #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Sunrise – Ian Everson
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 #commercial #ianeverson #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Lose It All – Lerocque
Modern sound but with a lot of retro elements and seductive mood. Atmosphere keeps gaining momentum as the song progresses. W... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #commercial #indiepop #altpop #lerocque #switzerland #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Too Close – Leo Golo x ANGE
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 #contemporaryrnb #afrobeats #afropop #afrofusion #altpop #leogoloxange #leogoloxange #spain #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Do I Need To Know What Love Is – Alice Ivy x Josh Teskey
Stunning vocal that creates wonderful and catchy atmosphere and makes that perfect vibe within the song. Very addictive harmo... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #contemporaryrnb #aliceivyxjoshteskey #aliceivyxjoshteskey #australia #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Wonderful World – Marquise fair
Catchy pop atmosphere, fast and driving rhythm is something you get attached right away. His voice is something every listene... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #neosoul #funk #worldmusicsouthasian #marquisefair #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review
Tokyo Girl – AEMBA
Old school vibe that hit you instantly with the first sounds, this song creates wonderful world of nostalgia. Lead vocal is s... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #disco #indiepop #dreampop #aemba #greece #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.