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The Chordonomicon: 680,000 Songs Reveal the Evolution of Pop Music Chords

2025-04-18

An analysis of nearly 680,000 songs reveals fascinating trends in chord usage across different genres and decades. G major and C major reign supreme, but genre preferences diverge sharply: country music favors simple major chords, while jazz incorporates more complex seventh chords and others. The study tracks the rise and fall of various chord types, highlighting a decline in unique chord usage in recent decades, suggesting a trend towards simpler, more repetitive chord progressions in pop music.

1964: Was it Really a Musical Turning Point? Data Reveals the Truth

2025-03-15

This article uses Billboard chart data to investigate whether 1964 was truly a watershed year for popular music, as many claim. Analyzing 175 acts that charted in the top 40 in 1963, the author finds that half never had another top 40 hit after 1964. However, this wasn't unique to 1964; similar trends appeared in other years. The article argues that while the British Invasion significantly impacted the music landscape, the US music scene was also undergoing its own evolution. The piece also features the remarkable longevity of Frankie Valli, along with song recommendations from Doechii and The Newbeats.