Genre research

Definition of pop punkPop punk is elements of punk rock and pop music put together.

Examples - bandsPanic at the disco paramore all time low

Examples - magazines Kerrang rock sound alternative press

Key components to pop punkUsually bands which have loud electric guitar and fast punk rock tempos. The music is often made up of drums and guitar.

Songs usually contain power chords and catchy choruses.

The lyrics are often themes of love, lust, violence and drugs.

What would the audience expect to see?The audience will probably expect to see dark themes in the song lyrics and loud guitar or drums. This could be due to how some stereotypical pop punk bands look, with dark clothes and tattoos.

Stereotypes in this genreBands appearance - black/dark clothes, tattoos etc

“Emo”

Heavy music - loud

Dark themes in lyrics

violence - from fans or band members

What to include in my production to make it successfulThe magazine should have a mixture of bright and dark colours as pop punk isn't just punk rock and has some happier themes to it.

Many different pop punk bands.

Images

Information like tour dates etc.