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Poppy thinks “pop music is dead,” sparks debate

In a since-deleted tweet, Poppy confirms that she thinks pop music is dead. Last evening, the artist commented on a tweet that quoted her recent interview with BreatheHeavy. Referencing herself, the comment read, “She isn’t wrong.”

The interview discusses how Poppy wants people to interpret her music, her future plans and the effects of boredom.

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In the interview, Poppy is asked about the pop resurgence. However, she gives a rather polarizing response:

“I think pop music is dead right now, actually,” Poppy says. “It’s the most boring that it’s ever been. No one is taking chances. Everybody is saying the exact same thing that we already know, and I just pray that one day we can all be enlightened by some singer that will come along and give us some insight on the world. I feel like right now everybody that’s out is saying the exact same noise.”

Because Poppy is generally regarded as a pop artist, many listeners and fans are confused by her take on the state of the genre.

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However, in the interview, Poppy says that she is looking forward to playing her metal-esque single “X” and power-pop anthem “Am I A Girl?” the most, these being some of the least radio-pop friendly tracks in her discography.

You can watch Poppy’s music video for “X” below.

Poppy is gearing up to go on her Am I A Girl? tour later this month. Check out a full list of dates below and grab your tickets here.

Dates:

01/31 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
02/01 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
02/02 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02/04 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
02/06 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
02/07 – Detroit, MI@ St. Andrew’s Hall
02/08 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
02/09 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
02/11 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
02/12 – Atlanta, GA @ The Buckhead Theater

02/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
02/15 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
02/16 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
02/18 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
02/19 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theater
02/21 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
02/22 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
02/23 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
02/24 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
02/27 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

What do you think about Poppy’s comments on pop music? Do you think Poppy will continue on her heavier path? Sound off in the comments below.

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