British pop

Across-the-pond hits

British pop is popular music originating from the United Kingdom, encompassing everything from the Beatles and the British Invasion through synth-pop, Britpop, and contemporary chart hits.

The term often carries connotations of melodic craft, clever lyrics, and a certain polished sensibility distinct from American pop: She grew up on British pop—Oasis, Blur, the Spice Girls.

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mod · synth · chart · number one · Blur · Adele · glam · MTV · BBC Radio · Union Jack · swagger · catchy · hooks · tabloid · fame · vinyl · indie · NME

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British, Britain, Briton, Britons, Britishness, pop, pops, popped, popping

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Top 50,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G