Recession pop
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Recession pop is a loosely defined style of music predominantly associated with dance-pop and electropop that emerged during the Great Recession in the United States in the late 2000s to early 2010s.
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers (headquarters pictured), the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, on September 15, 2008, is often considered the climax of the 2008 financial crisis.
Lady Gaga performing during the Fame Ball Tour in March 2009
Charli XCX performing during the Brat Tour in November 2024
Hyperpop
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Hyperpop is an electronic music movement and loosely defined subgenre that originated in the early 2010s in the United Kingdom. It is characterised by an exaggerated or maximalist take on 21st century
Recession pop
…discrimination [to dance music] by discussing its depressive symptoms rather than its roots." Charli XCX, known as one of the leading artists in the hyperpop movement, contributed significantly to the recession pop revival with her 2020 album How I'm Feeling Now, which was written and recorded during the…
100 Gecs live at Rock am Ring 2022. The duo has been credited with popularizing hyperpop in the early 2020s.
British musicians Sophie (left) and A. G. Cook (right) are considered progenitors of hyperpop
In 2019, the popularity of 100 Gecs and their debut album led to Spotify launching a dedicated permanent hyperpop playlist.