Britpop

British

/ ˈbrɪtˌpɒp /

noun

the characteristic pop music performed by some British bands of the mid 1990s

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Dad rocker Phil Collins and reformed Britpop princes Oasis led the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees who were announced on live US television on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Just in a different way from their Britpop counterparts.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

After more than three decades in showbiz, the 51-year-old's new album, Britpop, is his 16th number one, breaking the previous record set by the Beatles.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

His new album, Britpop, is his 16th number one, breaking the previous record set by the Beatles.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The news came a week after Williams released "Britpop", now officially his 16th UK chart-topping album.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

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