Dear Joe,

Power pop is a guitar-driven style that distills the melodic immediacy of 1960s British Invasion pop into concise, high-energy rock songs.

Pop is a broad, hook-driven style of popular music designed for wide appeal. It emphasizes memorable melodies, concise song structures, polished vocals, and production intended for radio, charts, and mass media.

Teen pop is mainstream pop music tailored primarily to adolescent audiences, emphasizing catchy melodies, simple and relatable lyrics, and a polished, radio-ready sound.