
This young Georgia crooner delivers soaring R&B vocals, but his baroque-pop compositions point to influences in multiple genres. Martyr appears to have learned his anthemic grand piano from Radiohead, his whispery vibrato from soul divas, and his operatic flair from Rufus Wainwright.
A relatively generic musical term, pop is short for 'popular' and refers to songs based around quick, catchy melodies and lyrics. Pop music has been around since the 1800s; however, as a style it truly came to fruition during the 1960s in the wake of rock 'n' roll, trading a rebellious attitude for wider appeal.
Notable Artists: Abba, Neil Diamond, the Association, Paul McCartney