When the realities of life get hard, does music get ... happy? “Recession pop” is currently trending as people reach for the music of the mid-2000s for a mood boost. And you know what? It worked.

Whether it's lipstick sales or buy-now-pay-later initiatives on food, speculation about potential recession indicators is at a high. And now, another has entered the mix: recession pop. Hinging on ...

Although the economy is doing well, Americans are listening to "recession pop" again. "The era of the Katy Perry banger" may be providing some much-needed escapism for young adults struggling to get ...