pop rock

American  

[pop rok] / ˈpɒp ˌrɒk /

noun

1. a genre of music that fuses the driving beat and energy of rock-’n’-roll with less aggressive lyrics, higher performance and production values, and greater emphasis on well-crafted melodies.

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Etymology

Origin of pop rock

First recorded in 1955–60

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pop rock

Tracks such as "Believer", "Thunder" and "Radioactive" have made the band one of the most popular pop rock groups worldwide.

From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026

From the basement, a cross between a man cave and a photo studio, Williams has made parodies of pop, rock, R&B, rap and country songs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

The 35-year-old from North Carolina will be supported by Irish pop rock band The Script, American country singer Ty Myers and all-female country music trio The Castellows.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025

The score follows suit, with Curtis Moore’s music and Amanda Green’s lyrics setting up the period flavor only to bust out in Broadway-style pop, rock and even hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025

The pop rock and alternative rock singer released a series of singles and two EPs in 2022 and 2023.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025