Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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A polished form of Rock & Roll that fell somewhere between traditional Pop and R&B, the sound of Girl Groups was one of the most popular genres of the early 1960s.