Neon pop-punk
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Neon pop-punk[1][2] is a subgenre[citation needed] of pop punk that uses synthesizers.
History and Characteristics
Alternative Press writer Tyler Sharp wrote that by the late 2000s, pop punk had taken "on a new, synth-laden face."[3] While this wasn't the first instance that "a band decided to put fuzzy keys over their chord progressions, but it was a time when that formula was perfected."[3] Kika Chatterjee of Alternative Press added that the late 2000s "brought in glowing synths and poppy melodies that shifted the entire definition of [pop punk]", giving it the "neon" moniker.[4] Sharp listed songs by Cobra Starship, the Secret Handshake,[3] the Maine, and Forever the Sickest Kids, among others[5] as songs "from pop punk's neon era."[3] In addition, Chatterjee listed songs by the Cab, A Rocket to the Moon and Sing It Loud, among others.[4] Sharp noted that Forever the Sickest Kids' debut album Underdog Alma Mater (2008) was "a big moment" for the genre.[5]
Alternative Press writer Kika Chatterjee classed Cute Is What We Aim For's "The Curse of Curves", "Teasing to Please (Left Side, Strong Side)" and "There's a Class for This" as "instant classics of the mid-2000s neon-pop genre explosion."[6] Babe Talk stated that the band the Maine formed "during the neon pop era of music in 2007".[7]
While premiering a video for Kid Cadaver, Alternative Press mentioned that "If neon pop-punk had a new wave revival, this trio would likely lead the pack."[8]
References
- ^ Kraus, Brian (March 29, 2015). "Aspire turn up with neon pop-punk on "Break Down These Walls"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (April 11, 2015). "Aspire rep neon pop-punk, rap and electronics on 'Make Your Move' (stream)". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Sharp, Tyler (May 17, 2016). "12 neon pop-punk songs you've already forgotten about". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. p. 1. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Chatterjee, Kika (September 9, 2017). "20 neon pop-punk songs you probably forgot". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
- ^ a b Sharp, Tyler (May 17, 2016). "12 neon pop-punk songs you've already forgotten about". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. p. 2. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler; Ryken, Atreyue; Ralph, Caitlyn; Chatterjee, Kika (January 19, 2016). "20 albums we can't believe turn 10 this year". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ^ Oli (September 8, 2015). "Showcase Interview: The Maine". Babetalk.tv. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (November 11, 2015). "Kid Cadaver introduce new wave of neon pop-punk with "Keep Well" (exclusive)". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
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