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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Andy Goodwin
Ash
Athlete
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Big Wheels
Breakfast Road
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Cornershop
Creature Canyon
DON WEST
Dodgy
Dolores Forever
Doves
EtaCas
FAANGS
Faker
Feeder
Felix Ames
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Golden Rules
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Good Neighbours
Graham Coxon
Gruff Rhys
Hey Kid
IC1s
Idlewild
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Johnald
Johnny Marr
Jolin Tsai
KOATES
Kasabian
Kula Shaker
Kéo
Lawrence Timoni
Lemon
Lenox Hills
Louis Dunford
Luke Haines
MANSA
Mi Man
Mile
Miles Kane
Milltown Brothers
Mitch Sanders
Mouth Culture
My First Time
Next Door But One
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Oh well.
Only The Poets
Paul Weller
Pennan Brae
Pentire
Ramsey Road
Razorlight
Reverend And The Makers
Richard Ashcroft
Rivilin
Robbie Williams
Saint Etienne
Sam Ryder
Sharp Class
Small Talk
Starsailor
Stepping On Lego
Super Furry Animals
Supergrass
Teenage Tom Petties
The Bluetones
The Charlatans
The Dartz
The Divine Comedy
The Fades
The Farm
The Ferrules
The Gems
The Hayds
The Hong Kong Dollars
The Loft
The Shookies
The Sooks
The Tullamarines
The Wild Things
Tom Meighan
Tony Venuto
TraviS
Unbelievable Truth
Web
Winter Kid
common goldfish
peace
remote
Arctic Monkeys
Harry Styles
Oasis
beabadoobee
Robbie Williams
Blur
The Kooks
The Verve
Stereophonics
Good Neighbours
Placebo
David Gray
The Stone Roses
Kasabian
Inhaler
Madness
DON WEST
Connie Constance
Jolin Tsai
Pulp
Travis
The La's
Fools Garden
Liam Gallagher
James
The Heavy
Supergrass
Hey Kid
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
The Beautiful South
Scouting For Girls
Courteeners
The Libertines
Primal Scream
Malmö 040
Manic Street Preachers
The Mojos
Razorlight
Edwyn Collins
Elbow
Paul Weller
Miles Kane
Richard Ashcroft
The Coral
The Housemartins
Mateo Oxley
Sea Girls
Buzzcocks
Artur Rojek
Sam Ryder
EMF
Black Box Recorder
The Divine Comedy
Suede
Lasser
stuck in 98
Del Amitri
Starsailor
The Lottery Winners
Doves
Cornershop
Ash
Aizat Amdan
The Charlatans
Gerard Way
High Vis
Johnny Marr
Louis Dunford
Lush
Ride
Feeder
Ocean Colour Scene
Afterclass
Crawlers
Shed Seven
Ian Brown
Johnald
Levellers
Elastica
Sundara Karma
Cast
Maximo Park
Only The Poets
Spiritualized
John Squire
Peter Doherty
Jarvis Cocker
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Bolshiee
Happy Mondays
The Lightning Seeds
The Farm
Babyshambles
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Jesus Jones
Embrace
The Enemy
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