The Noughties

The Noughties

1. Changes in technology

   • Sequencing software for computers developed dramatically in the lead up to this period.
   • Creation of talent shows and reality TV shows such as the X Factor, Pop Idol and American Idol showcased and made pop music mainstream.
   • Highly sequenced electronic music was popular
   • Youtube was created in 2005 and the music industry took advantage of it using it to promote albums via advertising.
   • Itunes

2. Typical songs

   • Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
   • Where Is The Love? by Black Eyed Peas
   • Mad World cover by Gary Jules
   • Push The Button by Sugababes
   • Just Dance by Lady Gaga

3. New developments

   • Started by popular musical groups. Recent examples are the Kings of Leon and The Delgados.
   • Able to use the internet to help popularise songs.
   • Constant software development makes it easier to create and record your own pieces in your home.
   • Genres such as: grime, dancehall/ragga, dance music, hip hop and indie rock emerged and/or developed.
   • Highly sequenced electronic music started to become more popular e.g: trance, electro house and dubstep.
   • More independent (Indie) record labels