Classic Pop Albums of the Streaming Era — Spotify

Find out more from myself and my colleagues about why each of these albums is a classic

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In this era, pop is defined as much by timeless, genre-defining albums as by ephemeral hits. In making our selections, overall quality, execution, and cultural resonance were key; stream counts and raw popularity were not deciding factors.

Once an amorphous catch-all for whatever was popular, pop has solidified as a genre with its own language, discourse, and cultural signifiers. Pop artists of all sizes can craft their sound and find their audience without the constant pressures of chasing commercial success.

This week we launched the latest edition of Spotify CLASSICS - our flagship program focused on the streaming era (2015–today) celebrating catalog music that continues to shape culture long after release.

This edition is all about POP -a genre fundamentally reshaped by streaming.

Does the Academy realise Diana Ross isn’t dead? (The fact I’ve had to say this twice) #oscars

Need to talk to a british person about the Blackadder problem in Gladiator 2? Surely no Brit of a certain age watching this can take this film seriously

Not me feeling so proud watching the Sabrina tiny desk that I’m crying 😢😵‍💫

The Swifties have mobilized and organized a final night live stream viewing party at lots of NYC bars tonight and they even have a rideshare / train buddy spreadsheet to help you get home safely given it’s going to be so late ET 🥰. Am I going? Maybe.

What to know about Spotify's top artists, songs and albums of the year YouTube video by CBS News

I went on the news yesterday to talk about pop music and wrapped! youtu.be/080tE3IoO0M

Pop Rising presents Best Pop Songs of 2024 Playlist · Spotify · 75 items · 31.3K saves

Our Spotify editorial picks for best pop songs of the year has dropped! open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...

When will we get the Kelly Clarkson Radio City Christmas show we deserve?

I don’t even know how I can find this stat

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars photographed with the caption On November 20 Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars “die with a smile” became the fastest song to reach 1B streams in Spotify history.

Good afternoon to pop music

The BBC review of Wicked is absolutely baffling???

Fresh Finds Pop Playlist · Spotify · 100 items · 219.5K saves

If you’re looking for the best new baby pop artists it would be remiss of me to not drop this link

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NYC has finally fully lost Rockwood Music Hall, which closed last week. Home of some of the smallest, early gigs from artists I’ve been lucky enough to watch some of my Fresh Finds Pop babies live at BMI’s amazing Acoustic Lounge. Where do these teeny shows go next?

I just wrote beep beep bitch (her own lyrics) on Kesha’s instagram and IG warned me to treat people with respect 💀

Young-Girl Forever Sofie Royer · Album · 2024 · 12 songs

Here just to make sure everyone has heard this

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