Recession pop

Recession pop is a loosely defined style of music predominantly associated with dance-pop and electropop that emerged during the Great Recession in the United States in the late 2000s to early 2010s. The term was originally coined to describe a wave of uptempo, catchy, repetitive, feel-good pop music characterized by fast BPMs, high-energy production and catchy melodies, that was produced in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, with lyrics centered around embracing hedonism, youthfulness, freedom, and constant partying in the midst of an economic recession. It often blends dance-pop with elements of electronic dance music, synth-pop, and electropop. The genre is seen as reflective of a broader cultural trend during economic downturns, where art serves both as a critique of the times and a coping mechanism.