Pop music has ironically lost its popularity among young listeners, as genre artists like Carly Rae Jepsen become unexpected indie darlings.

Pop music has ironically lost its popularity among young listeners, as genre artists like Carly Rae Jepsen become unexpected indie darlings. Less than five years ago, pop dominated the charts, but now, dark and slow tracks that defy genre (like Billie Eilish’s hits) have taken the place of “Call Me Maybe”-style singles. Along with Robyn and Troye Sivan, Jepsen sells out shows, wins critical acclaim, and connects with her avid following via social media, but her traditional pop hits can’t seem to climb the charts. (BuzzFeed News)