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

This isn’t bro country; it’s songs for aching hearts, for dreamers, for the lovelorn, steeped in pop, rock, Tejano and Mariachi.

From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025

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 pair of ’80s pop rock heartthrobs dish about their decades-old friendship before taking the stage together for three nights of acoustic concerts in SoCal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2025