EPQ britpop

    What were the cultural and historical contexts behind Britpop and did the movement have any lasting impact? 

 Britpop was a British music movement starting in the 90's. It drew influences from other guitar music from the 60/70s, like the Beatles and was generally was similar to alternative rock. The movement originated from the madchester scene in the late 80's and early 90's with bands such as the stone roses, happy Mondays and Insprial carpets. The Britpop music scene was a pivotal point in British cultural in the mid 90's, with many people believing Britain was at a high, with Margret Thatcher leaving office and labour coming into power  in 1997. 

The origins of Britpop-  Britpop was more or less a result of the media, they focused on bands that had a heavy 60's feel and didn't just focus on the music but that Britpop was a cultural movement. This movement was similar to the youth movement of the 1950/60s, where the economy was good at the time, so people had more of a disposable income, including teenagers, they didn't want to be like their parents, and would go out and listen to rock and roll music and bands like the Beatles. This principle never really changed after that going to the DIY punk scene of the 70's, glam rock of the, as well as all the pop stars of the 80's, and eventually the short blast of the Madchester scene. Although it never left the UK and lasted around 3 years, it's baggy clothing and psychedelic nature had a lasting impact.

Britpop today- In recent years Britpop music has had a bit of a resurgence with the indie scene increasing in popularity with new bands such as Two door cinema club, the blossoms and the DMA's. The relevance of the britpop music is evident from Liam Gallagher having 3 number one albums, and headling festivals such as Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds. New artists credit the movement for their influence, such as YUNGBLUD, saying 'what's the story morning glory' was his favourite album.