It typically describes heavily produced, upbeat music that's played on Top 40 radio stations, and it's typically used in a derogatory way by heavy music fans. ... Rock Artists That Went Pop.

American punk rock band established in 1999 jams socially-conscious music. COIN: Nov. 2. Since its 2016 breakthrough single, “Talk Too Much,” the band has found footing with catchy alt-pop songs.