Britpop

Britpop emerged in the UK in the mid-1990s, characterized by catchy hooks, guitar-driven melodies, and witty, observational lyrics. The genre's defining sound blended indie rock's energy with the catchy, anthemic qualities of British Invasion bands. Influenced by 1960s British psychedelia and mod culture, Britpop drew on a rich musical heritage, while its irreverent, ironic attitude and regional accents reflected the era's post-Thatcherite social landscape. At its peak (1994-1997), Britpop dominated the UK charts, with its working-class, anti-establishment ethos resonating with a generation disillusioned with mainstream culture. Britpop's relationship to other genres, such as indie rock, psychedelia, and new wave, was marked by a distinctively British flavor, with its own brand of swagger and humor. Notable elements included the use of British slang, wry humor, and a nostalgia for bygone eras, setting it apart from its grunge and alternative contemporaries.

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Broke As Folk
Single - Released August 1, 2025

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Alex Cowley And The Back Beats
Art Brut
Artur Rojek
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Bandit
Bernard Butler
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Butler, Blake & Grant
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Dirty Nice
Doves
Edwyn Collins
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Fran Ashcroft
Golden Rules
Good Neighbours
Graham Coxon
Gruff Rhys
Guy Berryman
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Highspire
Idlewild
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Jack Boyd
Jack Wyatt
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Jolin Tsai
KOATES
Kula Shaker
KuleeAngee
Lenox Hills
Limbo Days
Little Barrie
Luke Haines
Malmö 040
Mi Man
Michael Robert Murphy
Mouth Culture
Mudi Sama
Next Door But One
Nick Heyward
Oasis
Only The Poets
Onslow
Paul Weller
Peter Doherty
Podsongs
Pop Will Eat Itself
Primal Scream
Pulp
Rialto
Richard Ashcroft
Sam Ryder
Scouting For Girls
Sea Girls
Shed Seven
Sid Dorey
Small Talk
Stereophonics
Supergrass
The Adventures
The Bluebells
The Bluetones
The Charlatans
The Empire Police
The Farm
The Gems
The Hayds
The Kooks
The La's
The Last Chance
The Loft
The London Suede
The Lottery Winners
The Music Lovers
The Pigeon Detectives
The Publics
The Supernaturals
The Tullamarines
Theatre Royal
Thom Southern
Three Minute Picture
Three Quarter Skies
Vlads
West Coast Music Club
William Champion
Winter Kid
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Harry Styles
Oasis
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Blur
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Good Neighbours
The Verve
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Placebo
Louis Tomlinson
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David Gray
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Inhaler
Madness
Connie Constance
James
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Jolin Tsai
Fools Garden
Liam Gallagher
Supergrass
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The Heavy
Jake Bugg
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The Beautiful South
The Libertines
Primal Scream
Scouting For Girls
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Manic Street Preachers
Sam Ryder
Edwyn Collins
Elbow
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Mateo Oxley
Hey Kid
EMF
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Buzzcocks
Richard Ashcroft
Black Box Recorder
Suede
Lasser
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Del Amitri
Gerard Way
High Vis
Aizat Amdan
Ash
Ocean Colour Scene
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Lush
Ride
Feeder
Johnny Marr
Louis Dunford
Afterclass
Ian Brown
Shed Seven
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Johnald
Maximo Park
Doves
Sundara Karma
Only The Poets
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Peter Doherty
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Jarvis Cocker
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Embrace
The Farm
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