Juxtaposing pop music with dark lyrics is not a new trend. It is, however, an art and a subtle art at that cultivated and crafted in some of the most surprising ways by the least obvious bands. It is the prevalence and success of dark pop bands in the indie pop genre (I hate calling it a genre, but it now is, isn t it?
) that makes indie pop an arguably more satisfying listen than the traditional, bubble-gum-oriented major label pop. The themes explored in indie pop in general are not solely relegated to love, relationships, etc., as they typically are in radio-friendly pop.
And so it is easy for sub-genres to emerge within indie pop that explore a diverse range of styles and topics. Hence, dark pop. And hence, bands like Rogue Wave.
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