About Avant-pop
Avant-pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Frank Zappa, Charli XCX, Sophie, Adonxs, They Might Be Giants and Daniel Johnston.
From Wikipedia
Avant-pop is popular music that is experimental, new, and distinct from previous styles while retaining an immediate accessibility for the listener. The term implies a combination of avant-garde sensibilities with existing elements from popular music in the service of novel or idiosyncratic artistic visions.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Avant-pop.
Key artists
- Frank Zappa
- Charli XCX
- Sophie
- Adonxs
- They Might Be Giants
- Daniel Johnston
Related genres
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Schlager music
1870s · Europe
Dance-pop
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Latin pop
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avant-pop?
Avant-pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Who are famous Avant-pop artists?
Frank Zappa, Charli XCX, Sophie, Adonxs, They Might Be Giants and Daniel Johnston.