I have been a fan of Taylor Swift since the Speak Now era, so when Swift announced she was releasing “The Life of a Showgirl” on my birthday, nonetheless, I immediately pre-saved the album. I have ...

This year featured music that was melodic, soft, and slightly emotional, with an upbeat sound appearing only here and there.

Kesha's new country-infused pop song "Yippee-Ki-Yay." is drawing comparisons to the recession pop trend of the late 2000s. Recession pop, characterized by upbeat and escapist themes, gained popularity ...

Why did I ask our ScreenRant team of music expertsto pull together a list of seemingly upbeat songs that are actually heartbreaking or twisted underneath? Because I’m a diabolical editor with a taste ...

The majority of the album consists of heartbreaking lyrics about what a disappointment men can be, which contrasts the record’s upbeat pop music. This album is just another example of why you can’t ...

Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...

Whether it's lipstick sales or buy-now-pay-later initiatives on food, speculation about potential recession indicators is at a high. And now, another has entered the mix: recession pop. Hinging on ...