Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a subgenre of Pop known for its upbeat, catchy simplicity in both lyrical and musical content. So named for the target audience of children and young teens, Bubblegum featured a concoction of sing-along choruses with simple verses and a repetitive melodic structure. Bubblegum songs were generally carefully crafted for the express purpose of high commercial viablity, and performed by studio musicians. The tracks were often credited to an actual band, who may or may not have had much to do with the song itself. Good examples of Bubblegum bands would be The Monkees, The Partridge Family, and The Archies.
