Return of Rock

In 2013, the three-member boy band TFBoys was established. They were known for their bubblegum-style music and choreography, such as that seen

In 2012, a large number of songs by American instrumentalists featured quintessential Eurodance elements, especially synthesizers and strong beats during

During 2011, Australian musicians to feature substantially in the Hottest 100 countdown were Boy & Bear (unearthed,) Gotye, 360, Architecture in Helsinki, and Ball Park Music-Unearthed.

The genres of Europop and Eurodance have also achieved notable commercial success, evidenced by Swedish producer Max Martin’s ubiquity in the decade’s most successful

In 2009, electropop and Nu-disco increased in popularity in North America, replacing hip-hop and R&B as the dominant genres of music. Artists like Britney Spears, Beyoncé,

From 2007, dance music started gaining popularity in North America with dance-pop hits by artists such as the pop singer Rihanna’s song “Don’t Stop the

Justin Timberlake released his sophomore studio album FutureSex/LoveSounds in 2006, producing the chart-topping singles “SexyBack”, “My Love”, and “What Goes Around… Comes Around”,

 In 2005, Cher ended her 3-year-long “Farewell Tour” which became the highest-grossing female and solo tour at that time. Madonna enjoyed success throughout the