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Kelefa Sanneh, "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres" (Penguin, 2021)

New Books in Music

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The Tension Between Pop and Hipness in Music

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between pop music and its image as a popular and trendy genre. It addresses how perceptions of 'coolness' shift over time and how hipsters' evolving attitudes towards pop music challenge conventional views of popularity.

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