When the realities of life get hard, does music get ... happy? “Recession pop” is currently trending as people reach for the music of the mid-2000s for a mood boost. And you know what? It worked.

When the housing bubble burst in 2006 and people began to default on their mortgages, it led to the worst economic recession in the U.S. since World War II. Millions ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kesha performs during Lollapalooza in 2024. (Josh Brasted/FilmMagic) As the economy cratered, pop music thrived. Recession woes ...

Let’s take a trip back to 2008. It was Obama’s first year in office and the markets were tumbling. Business casual looks — peplum tops and blazers — were being trucked directly from work to the clubs.

Crumpton is a music, pop culture, and politics writer from Dallas. Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Lady Gaga Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Lady GagaGilbert Flores—Billboard/Getty Images; ...

Although the economy is doing well, Americans are listening to "recession pop" again. "The era of the Katy Perry banger" may be providing some much-needed escapism for young adults struggling to get ...

You may have heard of recession meals and wardrobes. Now, we have "recession pop" - bangers from 2008-2010 gaining popularity with a younger audience. Let me take you back to the fall of 2008. The ...