Bedroom pop is different enough to sound different from 2010’s music, so hopefully it’ll gain more popularity.

I don't agree. It sounds straight out of the 2010s because it is... Bedroom pop was popular for a while now. And it also sounds similar to trap in many ways. For example that song "Sunflower" sounded like a typical 2010s song. It's not different enough.

It looks like pop is divorcing itself from trap/edm based production and taking elements from dream pop, bedroom pop and indie à la Jack Antonoff. The pop sound has never been more headphone friendly and bass heavy. More interestingly, after a 30-year long loudness war, dynamics is starting to see a comeback. Even Selena Gomez's new album is mostly devoid of 2010s style EDM pop which is arguably her signature sound. Conan Gray's upcoming album will most likely to go top 10, and it's excepted to have no EDM/trap influences. Even the 80s influence is wearing out.


Oh no, I was enjoying the '80s revival stuff. :(

Oh no, I was enjoying the '80s revival stuff. :(

Fear not my friend, we still have this:
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Fear not my friend, we still have this:
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Weeknd's entire Starboy album is '80s ear porn :D (Bruno Mars's 24K Magic from the same year too)

I don't agree. It sounds straight out of the 2010s because it is... Bedroom pop was popular for a while now. And it also sounds similar to trap in many ways. For example that song "Sunflower" sounded like a typical 2010s song. It's not different enough.


That can be said for a lot of decade-defining genres. By the time Nevermind by Nirvana was released, Alternative Rock had been brewing in the underground for at least a decade. Most 90s Alt Rock artists were inspired by the tastes they had as teenagers in the 80s.

Also Sunflower is not a bedroom pop song. The only thing bedroom popish about it is its drums and maybe the guitar near the middle of the song, but other than that it’s very different. This is what bedroom pop is like today:

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As you can tell all of these songs are very different but they are all considered to be bedroom pop tracks. So maybe bedroom pop isn’t exactly a genre.

Well we'll see. Maybe it will get popular and maybe it won't. It's way too early to tell either way.

Well we'll see. Maybe it will get popular and maybe it won't. It's way too early to tell either way.


Can we just please agree that this sucks?

I don't agree. It sounds straight out of the 2010s because it is... Bedroom pop was popular for a while now. And it also sounds similar to trap in many ways. For example that song "Sunflower" sounded like a typical 2010s song. It's not different enough.

Well then I don't know what kind of bedroom pop you're listening to, because the bedroom pop songs I listen to don't sound like a typical 2010's song. ‾\_(ツ)_/‾

Can we just please agree that this sucks?


I like bedroom pop...

I don't agree. It sounds straight out of the 2010s because it is... Bedroom pop was popular for a while now. And it also sounds similar to trap in many ways. For example that song "Sunflower" sounded like a typical 2010s song. It's not different enough.


Sunflower is Bedroom Pop? If you're talking about the Post Malone song and not the Rex Orange County song, I think you greatly misunderstand.

I personally think the chances of Bedroom Pop becoming mainstream is small although it could have it's day in the sun the way 2000s indie had it's day back with Fun., Goyte, and The Lumineers back in the early 2010s.

Sunflower is Bedroom Pop? If you're talking about the Post Malone song and not the Rex Orange County song, I think you greatly misunderstand.

I personally think the chances of Bedroom Pop becoming mainstream is small although it could have it's day in the sun the way 2000s indie had it's day back with Fun., Goyte, and The Lumineers back in the early 2010s.

I think people on this forum were saying it was but I guess it isn't.

Sunflower is Bedroom Pop? If you're talking about the Post Malone song and not the Rex Orange County song, I think you greatly misunderstand.

I personally think the chances of Bedroom Pop becoming mainstream is small although it could have it's day in the sun the way 2000s indie had it's day back with Fun., Goyte, and The Lumineers back in the early 2010s.

I miss the early 2010s, man...  :\'(

This song sounds like it's straight from 2016. Late 2010s nostalgia when late 2010s culture isn't even over yet?  ;D (I'm joking obviously, haha)

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Is this considered "bedroom pop"?  ???

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I miss the early 2010s, man...  :\'(


Me too. I thought 2010s had so much potential then.  :-[

Is this considered "bedroom pop"?  ???

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Naw. But I can see why you'd wonder. Xenzue made a good point that Bedroom pop spans across multiple genres. Bedroom Pop is more of an aesthetic or feel. The BP genre tends to be a combination of indie rock, r&b, synth pop, indie music in general. The songs generally have a low budget lo-fi feel to them.

Is this considered "bedroom pop"?  ???

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If that's bedroom pop, I'm all in on this trend. I remember a few songs that sounded like this in 2019 though.

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I listened to Selena Gomez's album and I can definitely get when xenzue when he says the loudness war might be coming to an end. The album has a lot of good songs on it. But personally, I like fasted paced music. If every song on the radio sounded like that it would get boring fast :P

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Is the beginning of the end of Justin Bieber in the mainstream beginning?

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Is the beginning of the end of Justin Bieber in the mainstream beginning?

Possibly. The better song imo got to #1 (The Box) and I'm happy about it. I'm liking 2020 so far.  :)

Possibly. The better song imo got to #1 (The Box) and I'm happy about it. I'm liking 2020 so far.  :)

The Box is probably the best rap song I’ve heard in a while.

The Box is probably the best rap song I’ve heard in a while.

Yeah, it’s a really good song.

I don't care for either but, eh.

Daya ("Hide Away," "Sit Still, Look Pretty," "Don't Let Me Down") just released a new single with indie artist Shallou.

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If you all want to blatantly ignore my submissions then fine! Just don’t expect me to respond to yours!

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It's a really nice boom bap-esque track. I also feel like the title is a subtle diss to mumble rappers.  ;D

Wow! first song I like in 2020. It has a very 90s vibe.
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Ok this song is catchy I don't mind it.

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Here's some songs I have on my playlist

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So far 2020 has already shown a huge improvement over 2019 music wise.

Here's some songs I have on my playlist

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So far 2020 has already shown a huge improvement over 2019 music wise.

I never thought I'd say this, but these songs actually sound new and exciting and catchy. If this is what the early 2020's is gonna be, then I'm ready.

Unfortunately if they're not high on the charts it's meaningless. What would you call that genre anyway?

Ok this song is catchy I don't mind it.

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I don't know why, but I feel like Dua could become a pop icon within the ranks of Gaga or Adele or Beyoncé if she keeps making more catchy and popular hits (aside from "New Rules" and "Don't Start Now", of course).

I never thought I'd say this, but these songs actually sound new and exciting and catchy. If this is what the early 2020's is gonna be, then I'm ready.


That third song...anyone else notices that rap artists have been low key incorporating aspects of rock more and more into their music?

Here's some songs I have on my playlist

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So far 2020 has already shown a huge improvement over 2019 music wise.

I see people are still using that neon purple/pink aesthetic.

I don't know why, but I feel like Dua could become a pop icon within the ranks of Gaga or Adele or Beyoncé if she keeps making more catchy and popular hits (aside from "New Rules" and "Don't Start Now", of course).


Her second album is supposed to drop this year. I can see her ranked with those artists if she continues to make music. She definitely defines the late 2010's, along with Cardi B, Post Malone, Billie Elish, etc. I would put Ariana Grande up there as well even though she was around in the mid 2010's, but her Sweetner and Thank U, Next albums really were a breakthrough in her career. She might join the ranks of Beyoncé and Britney Spears.


That third song...anyone else notices that rap artists have been low key incorporating aspects of rock more and more into their music?


That song has an 80's new wave sound as well.

2020 is actually looking to be a pretty good year for music. I was just listening to the top hits playlist on Apple music and a lot of the songs were pretty decent and catchy.

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It's too early to know and who knows if any of those songs will make the charts. Trap music is still way on top in the charts.

But IF it were to go in that direction then my prediction from a couple months ago was right... R&B will be the new primary genre of the early 2020s. Just like how it was in the early 2000s (but with a different sound of course).

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Drake's part is fine on "Life is Good", but Future's part is just... No.  >:(

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This is easily my favorite song so far.

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Drake's part is fine on "Life is Good", but Future's part is just... No.  >:(

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I think late 2010s trap might finally be seeping into my brain because I kinda like this song. Future's part is actually funny imo.

Somebody kill me.



You know what this means tho? If a millennial who is not into trap starts liking trap...music is about to change into something else they probably won't like.

This is easily my favorite song so far.

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Lol, the song's corny, but I can at least appreciate his flow being on beat.

King Krule just recently released his new album.

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Lol, the song's corny, but I can at least appreciate his flow being on beat.


haha. This song is actually a little witty and catchy for a song that reps the Republican Party. But it's still really pathetic. Sorry...but the right-wing will never be truly cool.
They are literally the anti-thesis of cool.

Check out this Y2K vibes

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Check out this Y2K vibes

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Oh yeah that's the classic Y2K/2000s look. They tried making everything look futuristic.

Check out this Y2K vibes

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This song is a banger. I'm loving the futuristic disco/funk aesthetic of the music video and song.  :)

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I actually kinda like this song.

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They definitely had Y2K in mind when they made this.

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Looks like we’re starting Y2K nostalgia right now. I like it.

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Reminds me of Missy’s 1997 hit “The rain” and Britney’s Oops I did it again.
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The new Justin Timberlake song is pretty dope.  8)

Music like this style is popular... This heavy-based depressing vibe music with a hint of rock to it. I've heard a lot of it lately. I think this will be the sound of the early 2020s.

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Lady Gaga released her single "Stupid Love" on Friday. I'm honestly not really feeling this one, but I only listened to it two times, so maybe it'll grow on me.

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Lady Gaga released her single "Stupid Love" on Friday. I'm honestly not really feeling this one, but I only listened to it two times, so maybe it'll grow on me.

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That song sounds straight from the 2010s. See that's what I'm saying. I'm noticing changes and a shift happening but obviously we didn't completely leave 2010s culture yet but I am noticing we are slowly leaving and changes are happening a bit. We're in a shift right now. But of course songs like this one will still be released for a while. There will still be 2010s culture stuff that will be around for a while, even during the transition. Change happens gradually.

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"Say So" by Doja Cat

Totally in love with this one  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

(btw hi y'all!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pok8H_KF1FA

"Say So" by Doja Cat

Totally in love with this one  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

(btw hi y'all!)


I was going to post that one but didn't get around to it. That's my current favorite song. It has a catchy disco-ish beat, kind of like "Love Fool" by the Cardigans.

Looks like music is also going into the whole 70s disco sound again too.

Looks like music is also going into the whole 70s disco sound again too.

Seems like it. I don't know why there's a revival, but I enjoy it.

I hope this happens. Looks like it's one step closer to reality. It would help this year feel like 2004 all over again if it happens.

https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/usher-confirms-hes-dropping-a-confession-2-album/

I hope this happens. Looks like it's one step closer to reality. It would help this year feel like 2004 all over again if it happens.

https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/usher-confirms-hes-dropping-a-confession-2-album/

I guess mid 2000s nostalgia will only start to begin if that happens.

I guess mid 2000s nostalgia will only start to begin if that happens.


You think we might see a new R&B domination on the charts similar to the early-mid 2000s?  :)

For some odd reason the 1970s disco sound is back again. We already had a resurgence of it back in 2013 which was 7 years ago now... People just can't let go of the 1970s.  ;D


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(Not just this song but also the new song by JT and some other songs that were released as well)

You think we might see a new R&B domination on the charts similar to the early-mid 2000s?  :)

Maybe

For some odd reason the 1970s disco sound is back again. We already had a resurgence of it back in 2013 which was 7 years ago now... People just can't let go of the 1970s.  ;D


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(Not just this song but also the new song by JT and some other songs that were released as well)


Mooo! is a way better song. Total bop.

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Looks like music is also going into the whole 70s disco sound again too.


I can't believe Stupid Love actually debuted in the top 5. I really thought it would debut towards the back half of the Billboard.

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I can't believe Stupid Love actually debuted in the top 5. I really thought it would debut towards the back half of the Billboard.

That surprised me too. Generally pop songs never debut high these days especially not someone like Lady Gaga now. It could also be a sign of trap declining. We will see.

That surprised me too. Generally pop songs never debut high these days especially not someone like Lady Gaga now. It could also be a sign of trap declining. We will see.


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For some odd reason the 1970s disco sound is back again. We already had a resurgence of it back in 2013 which was 7 years ago now... People just can't let go of the 1970s.  ;D


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(Not just this song but also the new song by JT and some other songs that were released as well)


I'm noticing both 70s and 80s-inspired music styles in pop music right now, so there could very well be a music revival of those genres.

I'm noticing both 70s and 80s-inspired music styles in pop music right now, so there could very well be a music revival of those genres.


We're in like the 8th wave of 70s/80s nostalgia now. I'm begging for artists to innovate bc nostalgia is really starting to annoy me

Seems like it. I don't know why there's a revival, but I enjoy it.


Disco is more timeless than people think.  8)

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Disco is more timeless than people think.  8)


It's so weird though, 'cause by the late 70s, disco was seen as a joke to most people.  :o

It's so weird though, 'cause by the late 70s, disco was seen as a joke to most people.  :o
It was disco that re surged the failing career of The Bee Gees, with the songs in "Saturday Night Fever".

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You guys I think it's time to say it... Music is really starting to sound different from the 2010s, already. We're definitely transitioning out.

Please tell your lovers and friends, that Usher, Jon, and Luda are doing it again. Just when you thought the 2004 nostalgia was all but forgotten.

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The current chart has a few new entries that are trap, which shows there are still some remnants from the late 2010's. "The Scotts" by Travis Scott is at #1. Don't care for the sound except for the instrumental solo in the main hook. Almost in the top 10 is "Righteous" by Juice WRLD which has a nice chill vibe. The big gainer is "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion.

https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100?rank=1

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The multicolored trapper is back

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The multicolored trapper is back

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I think Post Malone's song Circles will probably end up being the number 1 song of 2020. Every time I turn on the radio I hear it.

I think Post Malone's song Circles will probably end up being the number 1 song of 2020. Every time I turn on the radio I hear it.

I don't know about it being #1 in the year-end Billboard chart, but it still could be one of the top songs of the year.

I don't know about it being #1 in the year-end Billboard chart, but it still could be one of the top songs of the year.

It will be I think

I think Post Malone's song Circles will probably end up being the number 1 song of 2020. Every time I turn on the radio I hear it.


I still think of it as a 2019 song. It was popular in the fall.

I still think of it as a 2019 song. It was popular in the fall.

It doesn't matter if you think that though. The billboard charts aren't based on what people think of it as but how long in the charts it stayed after the cutoff which is November according to Billboard. Therefore it will be one of the top songs of the year, and most likely number 1.

"Circles" was more of a late 2019 song. The "song" of 2020 so far would probably be "The Box".

"Circles" was more of a late 2019 song. The "song" of 2020 so far would probably be "The Box".

Yeah, I associate Circles more with 2019 than 2020. Second song of 2020 would be Blinding Lights.

"Circles" was more of a late 2019 song. The "song" of 2020 so far would probably be "The Box".

Not according to the Billboard Charts... Circles was only number one in very late 2019 and early 2020 and the cutoff is November. Therefore Circles is a 2020 song, not a 2019 song. It is still continuing to be played now and I didn't check but I'm pretty sure it's still in the top 10. So it really doesn't matter if you think of it as a 2019 song, we're going by the billboard charts. And by the Billboard Charts it is looking like it will be the number one song of 2020. So it is factually a 2020 song, as that's according to the Billboard.

Just like how Thrift Shop was released in August of 2012 but was the number one song of 2013. Release date doesn't matter. When and how long it stays on the charts is what matters.

So there is no doubt it will be at least in the top 5 songs of 2020. Most likely number 1. I doubt a summer hit could replace its success as the number one song of 2020.

I hope this makes me sense! For anyone who is wondering how the Billboard Year End Top 100 works.

It doesn't matter if you think that though. The billboard charts aren't based on what people think of it as but how long in the charts it stayed after the cutoff which is November according to Billboard. Therefore it will be one of the top songs of the year, and most likely number 1.


That's why the Billboard charts are not an indicator of the actual culture of the year. It's just stats for airplay even if it's in the first few months of the year. When I make my nostalgia playlists, I look up the charts for that year and notice a lot of songs I actually remember were from the previous year. For example, the 1988 top 100 chart listed a lot of 1987 songs.

That's why the Billboard charts are not an indicator of the actual culture of the year. It's just stats for airplay even if it's in the first few months of the year. When I make my nostalgia playlists, I look up the charts for that year and notice a lot of songs I actually remember were from the previous year. For example, the 1988 top 100 chart listed a lot of 1987 songs.

Well for me it is. Most of the songs are more popular during the year after so it's all about airplay.

I still think of it as a 2019 song. It was popular in the fall.


It's a 2019 song for sure, but it still gets heavy airplay on mainstream radio, and it's still on the top 10 Billboard 100 chart.  :o

It's a 2019 song for sure, but it still gets heavy airplay on mainstream radio, and it's still on the top 10 Billboard 100 chart.  :o

and because of that it is a 2020 song, not a 2019 song. It is not in the Billboard Hot 100 Year End chart for 2019, but it sure will be in the 2020 year end chart, and most likely number 1. 

and because of that it is a 2020 song, not a 2019 song. It is not in the Billboard Hot 100 Year End chart for 2019, but it sure will be in the 2020 year end chart, and most likely number 1.

Dude, it was released in August 2019 and peaked in the fall of 2019. It is a 2019 song, it just has great longevity.

Dude, it was released in August 2019 and peaked in the fall of 2019. It is a 2019 song, it just has great longevity.

The fact that it will be the number one song on the Billboard Year End chart for 2020 means it's a 2020 song not a 2019 song.... This isn't about feelings. It's about facts. This song will be in the top 10 year end charts of 2020. It did not even make the charts for 2019 (or if it did it was very low on the list). This is a fact, it's a 2020 song because of the Billboard Charts. But people can make it a 2019 song in their heads if they want to lol.

How did it peak in fall of 2019? It was number 1 in winter of 2020. Therefore it is a 2020 song. The time when it goes number one is what matters. And the fact that it will be the number one song on the Billboard Year End chart for 2020? That means it's a 2020 song.... This isn't about feelings. It's about facts.

It reached #1 in the week of November 30 2019 according to the Billboard charts, therefore it was more popular in 2019 than 2020.

The fact that it will be the number one song on the Billboard Year End chart for 2020 means it's a 2020 song not a 2019 song.... This isn't about feelings. It's about facts. This song will be in the top 10 year end charts of 2020. It did not even make the charts for 2019 (or if it did it was very low on the list). This is a fact, it's a 2020 song because of the Billboard Charts. But people can make it a 2019 song in their heads if they want to lol.


The song was released and peaked last year, though. If you said that "The Box" was a 2020 song despite it being initially released in December 2019, then I would agree with you since it was mostly popular this year.

It reached #1 in the week of November 30 2019 according to the Billboard charts, therefore it was more popular in 2019 than 2020.

I know but according to the Billboard charts it will be on the 2020 chart not the 2019 chart. That's what matters. The cutoff for Billboard is November. So it is indeed a 2020 song in that case. And makes sense because it is still in the top 10 in May of 2020 and still being played.

The song was released and peaked last year, though. If you said that "The Box" was a 2020 song despite it being initially released in December 2019, then I would agree with you since it was mostly popular this year.

Thrift Shop was released in August of 2012 but ended up being the number one song of 2013. Circles was released in September 2019 and will probably end up being the number one song of 2020. That's all I'm saying. It's about the billboard charts taking into the cutoff in November. It's also about air play and how long and high it is in the charts. And it still is fairly high in the charts. So it is a 2020 song in that way. Any song that ends up being the number one song of 2020 in Billboard (which Circles will most likely be) is a 2020 song. That's all that I'm trying to say. Nobody in the future will look at the number one song of the year and say "yup that's a song of the year prior" it just doesn't work that way. Because Circles will be the number one song of 2020, people will always associate it as a 2020 song in the future because it is number one in the charts that year. Do you get what I'm saying?

It reached #1 in the week of November 30 2019 according to the Billboard charts, therefore it was more popular in 2019 than 2020.

And again, that doesn't matter. Because Circles will be the number one song of 2020 according to the billboard (or close to it) for that reason alone it is a 2020 song and not a 2019 song. I am basing it off the Billboard Charts not just opinion. Hope that makes sense!

And the fact that it peaked in December of 2019 only further proves my point because that is after the cutoff so it will appear on this year's (2020) year end chat. And it peaked pretty quick too and stayed around number 3 for a while through early 2020 and continues to have a lot of airplay. So it is a 2020 song.

Circles came out in August 2019 and it was already played to death the day it came out so it's not like it's a sleeper hit. It's definitely a 2019 song regardless of the weird Billboard cut-off date lol.

It doesn't matter if you think that though. The billboard charts aren't based on what people think of it as but how long in the charts it stayed after the cutoff which is November according to Billboard. Therefore it will be one of the top songs of the year, and most likely number 1.

Billboard charts also say it was already a top 10 hit in the last week of September:
https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2019-10-05

Not to mention it peaked in December 2019 and if it wasn't for Mariah's "All I want for Christmas is You" and other christmas songs, would have stayed almost the entire time #1.

Whatever. When it's the number one song of 2020 according to Billboard, and not in the 2019 year end chart at all, I consider that a 2020 song, not a 2019 song. I've heard that song play on the radio more in 2020 than I have in 2019 as well.

In the whole history of stupid arguments, I bet this makes it into the top 10.

Whatever. When it's the number one song of 2020 according to Billboard, and not in the 2019 year end chart at all, I consider that a 2020 song, not a 2019 song. I've heard that song play on the radio more in 2020 than I have in 2019 as well.

Nobody’s saying that Circles isn’t popular right now. It’s just that its peak was in late 2019. Like I said before, a song like “The Box” would be more like a 2020 song. “Say So” by Doja Cat is the top song right now.

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Well it’s different, I guess.

Well it’s different, I guess.

The majority of popular music sounds really different this year. This throwback trend wasn't a thing last year and trap has been really declining.

Weird that people on this forum don't freak about "Rain on Me" when it's a very obvious throwback to late 90s/early 00s Daft Punk and house music in general, and its video clip even looks like a modernized Y2K one.

The majority of popular music sounds really different this year. This throwback trend wasn't a thing last year and trap has been really declining.


Yes, but is it good?

Weird that people on this forum don't freak about "Rain on Me" when it's a very obvious throwback to late 90s/early 00s Daft Punk and house music in general, and its video clip even looks like a modernized Y2K one.


I think the music video looks great with the Y2K aesthetics. The song itself is pretty decent, although nothing remarkable.

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I've been listening to PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake's new albums while driving around over the holiday weekend. Both have a lot of good tracks.

This is the Billboard Top 10 for anyone wondering. This is why Circles will probably be the number one song of 2020 according to Billboard, it has been in the top 10 for 8 months now..  :o And it's still at number 10 right now 8 months later. It will be in the top 10 for sure according to the Billboard despite peaking in late 2019 because the Billboard cutoff is in the third week of November.

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This is the Billboard Top 10 for anyone wondering. This is why Circles will probably be the number one song of 2020 according to Billboard, it has been in the top 10 for 8 months now..  :o And it's still at number 10 right now 8 months later. It will be in the top 10 for sure according to the Billboard despite peaking in late 2019 because the Billboard cutoff is in the third week of November.

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I guess it will be ranked higher on the 2020 year-end chart. I checked on the year-end chart for last year's songs, and "Circles" was at #62, but that was because its sales were cut off by the late November deadline.

I don't think it'll be the number-one year-end song, though, especially if there are more number-one or new top 10 hits this year (which there are).

I don't think it'll be the number-one year-end song, though, especially if there are more number-one or new top 10 hits this year (which there are).

Yeah that's true, but it'll be up there or very close I think.

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Loved it  8)

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Loved it  8)


I liked it too. The funk remix of this song is great.

I liked it too. The funk remix of this song is great.


Good! Sadly both are too short

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Megan Fox is still a babe.  8) This makes it feel like 2005 again.

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His 2nd track of 2020 is out

Lots of songs coming out about recent events. I’ve linked some of my faves.

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His 2nd track of 2020 is out


And....it sucks. No surprise there.  8-P

New single by Usher. This one is about the pandemic/lockdown.

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Another one by Usher. This one is about the BLM movement and racial injustice.

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I love the rock elements in this song.

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Another one by Usher. This one is about the BLM movement and racial injustice.

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I really like it, especially with the bassy chill-R&B vibe that it has. It's probably my favorite song that came out of all of this. :)

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I have mixed feelings about this

Looks like Taylor Swift just literally took over the charts. She has 3 songs that are in the top 10 including a new #1, Cardigan.

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I noticed that pop is having presence on the chart again. We'll see how long it lasts though, a rap song is gonna dethrone the pop song next week.

Pop music is all '80s sounding now too.


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Pop music is all '80s sounding now too.


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This is a good song. I like it.

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This is a good song. I like it.

Why is Miley Cyrus sticking her tongue out again as if it's 2013?  ;D

EDM isn't dead yet.


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Why is Miley Cyrus sticking her tongue out again as if it's 2013?  ;D


You don’t like her sticking her tongue out?  ???

EDM isn't dead yet.


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Then why post a flop single that's not EDM in the least?

The only current EDM song with consistent success I can think off is the Imanbek remix of "Roses".

I've got to say this year music is extremely retro oriented, it's like I've already heard these sounds before(and done better). Why are newer singers/musicians so afraid to take artistic risks?

The disco and electropop sounds have been beaten to death over the past 10-15 years, I am yearning for something sonically radical to break through, more and more I'm losing any interest in mainstream music, not because it is unfamiliar but so damn redundant at this point.

Then why post a flop single that's not EDM in the least?

The only current EDM song with consistent success I can think off is the Imanbek remix of "Roses".

We're allowed to post whatever songs came out in 2020 on this thread. Whether they are a flop or not.

Here are two of my recent favorites

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Music is having actual rhythm again and becoming more pop. For example, these guys in this song, if they did a song together in 2018 instead it would have sounded like pure mumble trap noise. But now the sound actually has some rhythm to it. Even in 2017 I said I don't mind bubblegum trap like the stuff from Kyle and Lil Yachty because it had actual rhythem and melody. This song is more pop and has rhythem/melody rather than just sounding like noise which is what mainstream music should be like. Trap just sounded like noise to me, nothing enjoyable about it. I'm glad it's dying out now though.


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Another example of a popular song today that is upbeat and is catchy is Savage Love by Jason Derulo.

You don’t like her sticking her tongue out?  ???

Perhaps if she had longer hair it would make sense haha

We're only 7 months into 2020 and I can already confidently say this was the best year for music since 2013. At least going by the mainstream charts and what is popular on the radio. Once we reach the end of the year, we'll see if it beats 2013 for popular music.

We're only 7 months into 2020 and I can already confidently say this was the best year for music since 2013. At least going by the mainstream charts and what is popular on the radio. Once we reach the end of the year, we'll see if it beats 2013 for popular music.

This year was definitely way better for music than 2019 and 2018.

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This song is currently charting at #6. It sounds so new and different. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m feeling a shift in music this year.

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This song is currently charting at #6. It sounds so new and different. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m feeling a shift in music this year.


I normally don't listen to country but I like that one. Now if only we can put the final nail in the coffin for Cardi B's music, like the one that's #1 right now and has a lot of hype on social media.

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That's a good one as well, and I like the aesthetics in that video. The Weekend was also a major artist this year.

This song is number 1 on the Billboard Charts right now.


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Just heard Miley’s new song yesterday and loving it. Also heard this a few times and I like it. It’s got shades of Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, and also reminds me of Loving You by Minnie Riperton.

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Just heard Miley’s new song yesterday and loving it. Also heard this a few times and I like it. It’s got shades of Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, and also reminds me of Loving You by Minnie Riperton.

This is one of my favorite songs of 2020 and easily Billie's best song.

I'm a Hip Hop and R&B fan.....Hip Hop has been putrid over the last two years and R&B has been pretty dull. Maybe I'm just getting old :-\\

This is one of my favorite songs of 2020 and easily Billie's best song.

I agree.

New single by Usher. In the video he's doing Michael Jackson dance moves again, and the story is like Confessions all over again. At around 4 minutes there's a sample of "Computer Love" by Zapp & Roger.

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Meanwhile "ROCKSTAR" by Dababy has been named the 2020 song of the summer.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/08/2020-song-summer-dababys-rockstar-takes-top-honors/5750400002/

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The beats on these new songs are awesome. Feels like we are living in the 1980s in terms of the new music coming out.

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Been enjoying this one lately. I hear shades of Love Plus One by Haircut 100.

While there are a lot of 80s splashes in today’s music, it’s not a total 80s remake. I think it’s a good sounding mix. Some stuff like this or Doja Cat reminds me of the music I would hear on Taiwanese dramas such as  “It started with a kiss”.  And a little disco, a little Eurodance.

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Been enjoying this one lately. I hear shades of Love Plus One by Haircut 100.

While there are a lot of 80s splashes in today’s music, it’s not a total 80s remake. I think it’s a good sounding mix. Some stuff like this or Doja Cat reminds me of the music I would hear on Taiwanese dramas such as  “It started with a kiss”.  And a little disco, a little Eurodance.


It was released in 2019 FYI

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Another school with a retro feel.

I really enjoy this one.  Looks like Gene isn't the only talented singer in the Simmons family.  So far, it is only a hit in Canada, but I think over time, it will catch on

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Just when you thought music couldn't get any better in 2020

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Ny favourite popular songs of 2020 so far are Binding Lights, Midnight Sky, Laugh Now Cry Later, and Savage Love.

I think the best popular songs of 2020 so far are Binding Lights, Midnight Sky, Laugh Now Cry Later, and Savage Love.


Blinding Lights, Say So, and Adore You are probably the ones I’ve heard the most.

Blinding Lights, Say So, and Adore You are probably the ones I’ve heard the most.

I meant my personal favourite popular songs.

Blinding Lights, Say So, and Adore You are probably the ones I’ve heard the most.


They're instant classics imo.

Ariana 2020! Pleasing to the eyes AND ears. Her album of the same title as this track is good, maybe even better than Sweetener.

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A lot of new songs came out recently


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Do you think they are actually together in this video or was it done by electronic trickery? It's kind of boring, they're just wandering around in empty space. I suppose it could be taken as a comment on the times.

This song is very catchy. It's featured in one of the iPhone 12 commercials.

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Ariana 2020! Pleasing to the eyes AND ears.


I'm loving "34+35", though not too keen on the word "f*ck" being included. Call me old school lol. But otherwise a great boppy track.


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Ed Sheeran's new song is fire  8)

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How 2020 (and Harry Styles) saved the guitar

The synth has increasingly become the dominant instrument in popular music, but guitars have been quite a comeback.

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Music for all my SJWs!

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The 2000s are back!  8)


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Kylie Minogue - Monday Blues (2020)

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