Editing Teen pop (section)

== Background ==
Teen pop has a rich and evolving history that extends beyond its commercial success.&nbsp;<ref name="Teen Pop Music: A Guide">{{Cite web |title=Teen Pop Music: A Guide |url=https://www.liveabout.com/teen-pop-meaning-3246993 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=LiveAbout |language=en}}</ref> Characterized by its simple, catchy melodies and mainstream appeal, teen pop has been a staple of the [[Music industry]] since the 1940s, with artists like teen idol [[Frank Sinatra]] paving the way. However, it wasn't until the late 1980s and early 1990s that the genre experienced a significant resurgence, coinciding with the widespread use of the term "Teen Pop" to describe this particular style of music.

<ref name="Teen Pop Music: A Guide"/> This revival came after a period of decline in the late 1970s and early 1980s when teen-oriented pop faded due to the rising popularity of [[Punk rock]] and [[Disco]]. Disco becoming popular from the United States' city [[Nightclub|nightlife]] scene, and punk rock from its lyrics focus on themes of rebellion against [[Authority]] and the [[Anti-establishment|Establishment]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Short History of How Punk Became Punk: From Late 50s Rockabilly and Garage Rock to The Ramones & Sex Pistols {{!}} Open Culture |url=https://www.openculture.com/2019/02/a-short-history-of-punk-from-late-50s-rockabilly-and-garage-rock-to-the-ramones-sex-pistols.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title=Disco {{!}} Origins, Genres & Cultural Impact {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/art/disco |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> Nevertheless, the early 2000s marked a peak in pop dominance, with teen pop becoming even more popular. Artists like [[Britney Spears]] became iconic figures, influencing not only music but also [[2000s in fashion|fashion trends of the 2000s]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teen Pop Music Subgenre Overview |url=https://www.allmusic.com/subgenre/teen-pop-ma0000002895 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref>