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Twee pop is a subgenre of indie pop [1] that originates from the 1986 NME compilation C86. [3] . It is an offshoot of the twee movement, [4] characterized by its simplicity and perceived innocence, some of its defining features are boy–girl harmonies, catchy melodies, and lyrics about love.
- Beat Happening, “Beat Happening” It's impossible to discuss the history of twee pop without mentioning Beat Happening, the Olympia, Washington-based trio fronted by K Records founder Calvin Johnson.
- Talulah Gosh, “Backwash” While they never put out a proper full-length album during their two years together, English band Talulah Gosh were still able to establish a cult following that helped kick off the twee movement in the late '80s.
- Heavenly, “Heavenly vs. Satan” While K Records came to define the indie pop movement in the Pacific Northwest, the short-lived Bristol label Sarah Records was promoting the subgenre across the globe.
- Black Tambourine, “Black Tambourine” Another record label that was crucial to the early days of twee pop and indie rock was the Washington, D.C.- based Slumberland Records, whose co-founder Mile Schulman performed in Black Tambourine.
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Indie pop, twee pop, cuddlecore: Years active: 1995–present: Labels: Little Teddy Recordings Magic Marker Records Harriet Records Darla Cher Doll Fortuna Pop! Fika Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records: Members: Sean Tollefson, Chris Munford, Jenny Mears, Corianton Hale: Past members: Jeff Fell, Gary Miklusek, Harold Hollingsworth: Website ...
- Beat Happening. Perhaps the greatest proponent of twee pop. Formed in Olympia, Washington (a twee pop hub) in 1982 by Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis, and Bret Lunsford, the band are also a landmark in lo-fi music.
- Tiger Trap. High school friends Angela Loy, Rose Melberg, Heather Dunn, and Jen Braun, the foursome only released one titular album on K Records but that was enough to secure their future influence.
- Belle & Sebastian. Glasgow has a proud indie pop tradition and Belle & Sebastian are arguably the greatest exporters of the form from Scotland’s music capital.
- The Field Mice. A Sarah Records artist, the London group might have tried their hand at a number of genres, including dance and punk, but it was all delivered with a sincere wide-eyed naivety.
- Beat Happening, “Beat Happening” It’s impossible to discuss the history of twee pop without mentioning Beat Happening, the Olympia, Washington-based trio fronted by K Records founder Calvin Johnson.
- Talulah Gosh, “Backwash” While they never put out a proper full-length album during their two years together, English band Talulah Gosh were still able to establish a cult following that helped kick off the twee movement in the late ’80s.
- Heavenly, “Heavenly vs. Satan” While K Records came to define the indie pop movement in the Pacific Northwest, the short-lived Bristol label Sarah Records was promoting the subgenre across the globe.
- Black Tambourine, “Black Tambourine” Another record label that was crucial to the early days of twee pop and indie rock was the Washington, D.C.- based Slumberland Records, whose co-founder Mile Schulman performed in Black Tambourine.
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. A. Twee pop albums (1 C) G. Twee pop groups (1 P) Categories: Indie pop. British styles of music. Pop music genres. Rock music genres. Alternative rock genres.
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