Recession pop

During a time of economic recession, when many people were losing their jobs and livelihoods, this kind of music provided a sense of optimism and escapism, encouraging people to embrace fun and momentarily forget their problems.

[1][2] Notable examples of recession pop songs include Just Dance by Lady Gaga, I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas and Teenage Dream by Katy Perry.

[3] The first recorded mention of the term "recession pop" seems to have appeared in a 2009 Irish Independent article featuring an interview with Lady Gaga.

In July 2024, interest in "recession pop" peaked, with Google searches reaching an all-time high.

[1] The term recession pop is sometimes used to describe modern music influenced by the style of its original era.