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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Ash
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Creature Canyon
Cupido
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Damon Albarn
Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine
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Edward Rogers
Edwyn Collins
EtaCas
Eve Gallagher
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Feeder
Felix Ames
Fools Garden
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Happy Mondays
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Harry Holmes
Henry Camamile
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Jack Boyd
James
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Kula Shaker
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Kéo
Lawrence Timoni
Little Barrie
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Madness
Mateo Oxley
Mitch Sanders
Modern Alibi
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My Life Story
Neil Gilmartin
Northside
Oasis
Oh well.
Paul Numi
Pennan Brae
Phil Thornalley
Placebo
Plastic Mars
Princes to Kings
Pulp
Quiet as a Mouse
ROLLA
Reverend And The Makers
Richard Ashcroft
Rivilin
Robbie Williams
SOAPBOX
Sam Ryder
Sharp Class
She's In Parties
Shout London
Six Foot Blonde
Small Talk
Southfields
Split the Dealer
St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club
Sterling Press
Super Furry Animals
Swansea Sound
The Bluebells
The Bluetones
The Boo Radleys
The Coral
The Cribs
The Divine Comedy
The Enemy
The Futureheads
The Gems
The Hayds
The Hoosiers
The Rifles
The Silver Spoons
Tony Venuto
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The Smiths
Robbie Williams
Blur
The Verve
Good Neighbours
Stereophonics
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Kasabian
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The Stone Roses
Pulp
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Morrissey
Madness
Travis
Fools Garden
The La's
Liam Gallagher
James
Connie Constance
The Heavy
Supergrass
Hey Kid
The Beautiful South
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Cupido
The Libertines
Primal Scream
The Mojos
Manic Street Preachers
Malmö 040
Razorlight
Elbow
Edwyn Collins
Miles Kane
Courteeners
Richard Ashcroft
Paul Weller
The Housemartins
The Coral
Artur Rojek
EMF
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Sam Ryder
Lasser
Black Box Recorder
Suede
stuck in 98
Happy Mondays
Del Amitri
The Divine Comedy
Starsailor
The Lottery Winners
Doves
The Hoosiers
Gerard Way
Ash
The Charlatans
High Vis
Cast
Babyshambles
Damon Albarn
Johnny Marr
Ride
Feeder
Louis Dunford
Ocean Colour Scene
Crawlers
Kula Shaker
Shed Seven
Johnald
Lush
Afterclass
Levellers
Ian Brown
Mateo Oxley
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Sundara Karma
Elastica
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John Squire
Jarvis Cocker
The Lightning Seeds
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Reverend And The Makers
The Farm
Embrace
Jesus Jones
The Cribs
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Edward Rogers
Catatonia
Saint Etienne
Super Furry Animals
Beats Me, Innit?
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