Bubblegrunge
Genre of music
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Bubblegrunge is a fusion microgenre that combines elements of grunge and pop music. The genre's name is a portmanteau of the terms "bubblegum music" and "grunge". Practitioners of the style include Soccer Mommy, Mannequin Pussy, Slow Pulp[1] and Ovlov.[2]
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| Bubblegrunge | |
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Bubblegrunge artist Soccer Mommy | |
| Stylistic origins | Grunge, alternative rock, pop music, bubblegum pop, lo-fi |
| Cultural origins | 1990s |
Characteristics
Bubblegrunge fuses the catchy, upbeat melodies of bubblegum pop with the distorted guitars, heavy drums and raw, emotional vocals of grunge.[3] NPR described the style as "a blend of bedroom pop and '90s alternative rock."[4] It often features confessional, introspective lyrics on love, heartbreak and self‑discovery, wrapped in a nostalgic, slightly melancholy edge.[5][6]
Etymology
Although in use by critics in the 1990s, awareness of the term increased with its inclusion in the 2021 edition of Spotify Wrapped.[7]
