Popular music is no longer centered around rock.  But why is that? Rock music is not that popular because that the popularity of rock music has declined in comparison to other genres, especially within the charts. The reason for this shift is the lack of talent and originality in the rock genre. 

Pop artists are making music faster than Rock musicians are and Pop artists have a new song come out once a month or week. People should listen to rock music because it has fun motivational songs that will get you through your day and they are more fun to listen to than pop music. 

Why is rock music no longer popular?

Pop songs have shifted from rock to different genres.  Back in the 60s-70s bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who, Mountain, Black Sabbath, and CSNY(Crosby Stills Nash, and Young) reigned supreme.  During the 90s Nirvana, Pearl Jam, U2, Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins were all keeping the spirit of rock alive.

Now, the most popular music is created by one-person artists using AI and music tech to produce music without instruments.  Attention spans are lower.  For example, some artists such as Doja Cat only play small parts of their songs to replicate TikTok.

Rock Influence on Pop Music: 

Lots of Pop artists are influenced by Rock bands and it helps Popstars create music. For example: Miley Cyrus covered “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica.

Rock music is simply the greatest ‘noise’ ever invented. At its best, rock music is more than just rock music it is a beautiful genre of music. Rock music is so much fun because it is the best music that could ever exist. 

Listen to this to get back into rock!

Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

The title derives from a phrase written on Cobain’s wall by his friend Kathleen Hanna, singer of the riot grrrl band Bikini Kill: “Kurt smells like Teen Spirit.” Hanna meant that Cobain smelled like the deodorant Teen Spirit

Gun & Roses – “November Rain” 

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love caught in the throes of uncertainty, where the narrator expresses a yearning for stability and resolution, hoping that the metaphorical “November rain” will wash away the pain and bring clarity to the relationship.

The Who – “I Can’t Explain”

“I Can’t Explain” as “a song, written by some 18-year-old kid, about the fact that he can’t tell his girlfriend he loves her because he’s taken too many Dexedrine tablets.”

U2 – “Sunday Bloody Sunday” 

One of U2’s most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident in Derry where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters.

Twisted Sisters – “I Wanna Rock”

The title explains the whole meaning of this song: Dee Snider wants to rock. · Dee Snider joined Twisted Sister three years after the band formed                                                                                                                                                 

Scorpions – “Still Loving You”

In an interview with Songfacts, Schenker explained: “It’s a story about a love affair, where they recognized it may be over – but let’s try again”.

AC/DC – “Back and Black”

Notable for its opening guitar riff, the song was written as a tribute to the band’s former singer Bon Scott, who died suddenly in February 1980.

Beastie Boys – “Fight for Your Right” 

‘Fight For Your Right’ was a parody of the frat culture of the day. Rather than being treated with the desired effect they intended, the track instead became an anthem celebrating the very thing it was poking fun