10 Music Genres That Died

A hybrid of 2 very different music genres, pop punk fused the upbeat, melodic stylings of pop music with the fast paced, more aggressive vibes of punk music. While there were hints of pop punk during the 1970s thanks to cult favourites like The Ramones, the 90s was its breakout era.

Bands such as Green Day and The Offspring exploded into the mainstream, enjoying huge amount if airplay, sales and TV time. The scene continued to thrive with the arrival of additional fan favourites such as Sum 41 and Blink-182. In stark contrast to earlier pop punk successes, the later 90s arrivals full embraced the pop side of the subgenre with lighter-hearted, more party oriented tracks. By the mid-noughties, pop punk was gradually phased out by the latest arrival in the teen angst department: emo.

For anyone who grew up in the 90s, pop punk was a seminal period in music history. Its blend of more personal, emotionally resonant lyrics with the upbeat sounds of pop captured the hearts and minds of many. While not a big scene anymore, pop punk remains a nostalgic favourite for many.