Return of Rock

In 2018, some K-pop artists from the Republic of Korea like Red Velvet even made a performance at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre in the Democratic People’s

In 2017, with the increase in streaming services influence over the Billboard Hot 100 rap music became the most popular genre in

In September 2016, “Forever Country,” a medley of three classic country songs – “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “On the

Mainstream rock since the early 2010s had become softer and more refined because of indie rock. Rock was reportedly still

2014 saw the beginning of a grime revival in the UK, initiated by the success of Meridian Dan’s “German Whip” featuring Big H and Jme. The song

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,