The 1990s

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Teen Pop: is a subgenre of pop music that is aimed at teenage audiences and is characterized by its catchy hooks and simple lyrics. Acts like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake all had huge success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Boy Bands & Girl Groups: Often feature multiple lead singers and are known for their synchronized choreography and coordinated clothing and hairstyles. Boy Bands like NSYNC & Backstreet Boys, and Girl Groups like Spice Girls &, Destiny's Child, have been very successful and popular, especially during the 90s and 2000s.

Eurodance: A genre of electronic dance music that originated in Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its upbeat sound and catchy melodies, and often features a strong 4/4 beat, synthesized melodies, and vocals with a catchy chorus. Bands like 2 Unlimited, Snap, Ace of Base and Culture Beat are examples of popular Eurodance artists.

Country Pop: saw a resurgence in popularity, with many country pop artists achieving mainstream success. Some notable country pop artists from this era include Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw, whose music combined elements of country, pop, and rock music.

Britpop: This subgenre emerged in the UK in the early 1990s and was characterized by its focus on British culture, its emphasis on melody and guitar-based songwriting, and its often ironic and self-deprecating lyrics. Bands like Oasis, Blur, and Pulp were among the most popular and influential Britpop acts.

Pop Punk: In the later part of the decade, punk rock began to re-emerge with the popularity of punk rock bands such as Green Day, Rancid, and The Offspring. This subgenre was called Pop Punk.

Grunge: This genre, which originated in Seattle, was one of the most popular and influential rock genres of the decade, with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains leading the way. Grunge was characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar sound, and lyrics that often dealt with darker, more introspective themes.
Alternative Metal: Combines elements of heavy metal with other genres such as alternative rock, punk, industrial, and even funk. The result is a sound that is often harder and more aggressive than alternative rock, but less polished and commercial than mainstream heavy metal. Notable bands in alternative metal include Tool, System of a Down and Disturbed.
Nu-Metal: A subgenre of alternative metal that emerged in the late 1990s. It is characterized by a fusion of heavy metal and other genres, such as rap, funk, and industrial music. Nu-metal is known for its use of heavy guitar riffs, downtuned guitars, and a mix of clean and screamed vocals. Bands like Limp Bizkit, Korn, Slipknot and Deftones are some of the pioneers of the genre. 

Power Metal: A subgenre of heavy metal music that emphasizes a strong and powerful vocal delivery, often in the form of high-pitched singing. The music is typically characterized by fast-paced, highly technical guitar playing, and a strong emphasis on melody and harmony. Some well-known power metal bands include Blind Guardian, Sabaton, Powerwolf and Helloween.
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Also began to gain mainstream popularity in the 90s, with genres such as house, techno, and trance becoming more mainstream.

Hip Hop: Saw significant growth in the 1990s, with the emergence of gangsta rap, a subgenre characterized by its aggressive lyrics and themes of inner-city crime and poverty. Notable hip hop artists from the decade include Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, and Snoop Dogg.

R&B Music: The 90s was marked by the emergence of new jack swing, a fusion of R&B and hip hop. Artists such as Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, TLC, and Whitney Houston were some of the biggest names in R&B during the decade.