The pandemonium of the boy band era may never be matched again. These sweet vocals and deeply felt love songs stirred the hearts of a generation of screaming teenage girls (and many adults too).
If you're ready for some soothing sounds to lull you softly into slumberland, but your tastes run toward the alternative, here's a heaping helping of hushed tunes by indie favorites of yesterday and today.
In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.