The Rise and Fall of the New Rock Revival

By 2001, as America fell into recession and teen pop receded on the charts, the US hit parade moved in a more diffuse direction. Even as Max Martin and his stable of Swedes were out of favor at American radio, young music stars began gravitating toward pop that was hybridized with other genres. New York City was fostering a new generation of post-punk acts. Though they generally didn't score top 40 hits, bands like Interpol, Detroit's White Stripes, and Akron, Ohio's Black Keys became critical favorites and steady album sellers.