Music eras (60s - today)

1960's - In the early-1960s, rock and roll in its purest form was gradually overtaken by pop rock, beat, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and folk rock, which had grown in popularity.

1970's - Aside from disco, funk, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, and soul remained popular throughout the decade. Rock music played an important part in the Western musical scene, with punk rock thriving throughout the mid to late 1970s.

1980's - The 1980s saw the emergence of dance music and new wave.

1990's - Popular music in the 1990s saw the continuation of teen pop and dance-pop trends which had emerged in the 1970s and 1980s.

2000's - The 2000s were for the most part, nondescript, as pop music fragmented into smaller trends. Unlike many past decades, the 2000s did not see the creation or emergence of many styles, with the exception of a few indie-related genres such as emo and electronic subgenres like Liquid funk and UK funky.

2010 - Today - In North America, Europe and Oceania the second wave synthpop, electronic music, alternative music or indie music, dance music, EDM and hip hop music genres have been popular. Country music still remains popular in rural areas of the United States and Canada while rock music has seen a revival.