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Music has been greatly influenced by the events of Revolutions of 1989, Tiananmen Revolution and the Japan's surpassing US in GDP in the start of the new millennium. A large swath of musical genres exist, and this page documents the musical landscape now present in the world of Double Collapse.
Effects of the collapse of the USSR and Russian democratization in music[]
The Russian anthem after the Soviet Union's collapse, "The Patriotic Song" (Russian: Патриотическая песня), give a sense of victory over dictatorship and gaining freedom, so this anthem's rhythm (officially pure music, no lyrics) is oftenly used in democratic protests and movements. For example, after Alexander Lukashenko was toppled in Jeans Revolution, the protestors were grateful of Russia's unexpected support and they also think this anthem can symbolize their victory over the last dictatorship in Europe. Therefore, they sing the modified version of "The Patriotic Song" (added some Belarusian lyrics that describe their victory and express their hope for the future).
Effects of the collapse of the PRC in music[]
The collapse of the People's Republic of China had a major effect on music. Many musicians struggled during the early days of Jingsheng's presidency, most notably in 1993 during the height of the constitutional crisis. The collapse of communism also lead to greater freedom and creativity in music. Without the constraints of communism, musicians are able to experiment and create new sounds and styles. This could lead to a renaissance in Chinese music, as musicians are able to explore and experiment without fear of persecution.
One of the examples are the most popular songs at this time is "Khochu Peremen! (Russian: Хочу Перемен!)" (We Want Changes!), which was written by Russian rock musician Viktor Tsoi and performed by the Soviet band Kino. The people sing the modified version of "We Want Changes!" by adding some Chinese lyrics that calls for an end to the East Tibetian War and the resignation of then-President of China Wei Jingsheng. It quickly becomes a popular anthem for the Chinese democracy movement, as they sing the modified version of "We Want Changes!" by adding some Chinese lyrics that describe their express for changes and their hope for the future.
Effects of the Japanese Economic Rise and Japanese wave in music[]
The Japanese economic rise and Japanese wave had a significant impact on the music industry in the new millennium. Japanese popular music became increasingly popular throughout Asia and the West, and Japanese artists began to see substantial international success. This led to changes in global trends and tastes in music, with a greater emphasis on Japanese influences and sounds. The Japanese wave also had implications for the way that the music industry operates, with a greater emphasis on marketing and promotion in an effort to appeal to Japanese fandom.
However, the Japanese wave has meet with criticism from Western rock bands, pop artists, hip-hop artists, and youths who often listen to acts like Nirvana, Metallica, and others, even after the Japanese economy surpassed the US' economy, remains highly evident. Some of this criticism stems from a fear of losing the dominant cultural influence that the US has enjoyed for a long time since the end of the Cold War and its standards of the American dream. However, other criticisms are more valid, such as concerns about intellectual property theft and unfair business practices by some Japanese companies.
Due to the deaths of [Musician TBD] and [Musician TBD] in [Year TBD], followed by the combined impacts of the disbandment of Nirvana as a band in 2015, Kanye West's death in car collision in May 2016, Miley Cyrus' death in a car accident in October 2020, Olivia Rodrigo's suicide and Justin Bieber's murder in 2021, resulted in more people beginning listening to foreign music, this including music from Asia, most notably from Japan, which was previously an early factor in the wave taking place in 2006.
Musical artists[]
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U2 playing at a concert in Hamilton during Elevation Tour in 2001.
Some of the popular musical artists and groups still play their music around the world today. Other new artists and groups have appeared since the aftermath of the Cold War and before Japan's GDP surpassing the US's GDP in 2001. Here's a list of some of the most popular musical artists and groups:
- AC/DC
- Adele
- Ariana Grande
- Billy Joel
- Black Sabbath
- Bon Jovi
- Britney Spears
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bruno Mars
- Coldplay
- Drake
- Daft Punk
- Ed Sheeran
- Enya
- Eminem
- Guns 'N' Roses
- Iron Maiden
- Justin Bieber
- Justin Timberlake
- Katy Perry
- Kanye West
- Kraftwerk
- Miley Cyrus
- Metallica
- Michael Jackson
- Pearl Jam
- Pink Floyd
- Nirvana
- U2
- Taylor Swift
- The Beatles
- The Bee Gees
- The Rolling Stones
- Oasis
Musical genres[]
As the 1990's and 2000's progressed, genres became more popular. There are many different genres of music, and on the majority of music stations seem to make the general divide between the aftermath of Revolutions of 1989 and the Cold War, and the Japanese wave. Some of the more unique musical genres can be found below:
- Pop: [UNDER PROGRESS]
- Rock: [UNDER PROGRESS]
- Shibuya-kei (or Shibuya Punk): [UNDER PROGRESS]
- Japanese pop (or J-pop): [UNDER PROGRESS]
- City pop: A form of pop music from Japan that has been originated from the Tokyo music scene of the 1970s, and developed into a distinct but diverse style and was popular in the 1980s until it lost mainstream appeal after the 1980s and was derided by younger Japanese generations until it gained an international online following in the early 2010s thanks to the Japanese wave. City pop has a unique sound that includes elements of jazz, funk, disco, R&B, soul, and Latin jazz.
- Hip-hop: [UNDER PROGRESS]
Radio stations[]
Music in the Double Collapse world is spread mostly by the radio, since all known nations have some sort of radio network for civilian or government use (or both), and most people have easy, affordable access to both home and portable radios.
Some radio broadcasts can also be found in the Media archive.
Popular songs sung and listened in the United States (mostly in California, Miami and New York)[]
Pre-Japanese wave in America[]
- Beautiful Day by U2
- Back in Black by AC/DC
- Beat It by Michael Jackson
- Bad by Michael Jackson
- Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
- Paranoid by Black Sabbath
- Iron Man by Black Sabbath
- Hotel California by the Eagles
- Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees
- Start Me Up by the Rolling Stones
- Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen
- One by Metallica
- Technopolis by the Yellow Magic Orchestra
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
- Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
- Wonderwall by Oasis
- Various Beatles songs
- Various Kraftwerk songs
- Various Weezer songs
- Various hip-hop songs
Post-Japanese wave in America[]
- Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz
- Simple and Clean by Hikaru Utada
- Beautiful World by Hikaru Utada
- Stay With Me by Miki Matsubara
- Baby Love Child by Pizzicato Five
- Lose Yourself by Eminem
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi
- Beautiful Day by U2
- Hotel California by the Eagles
- Various AKB48 songs
- Various city pop songs
Popular songs sung and listened in Europe (mostly in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France)[]
Pre-Japanese wave in Europe[]
- Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Should I Stay or Should I Go by the Clash
- Heroes by David Bowie
- Computer World by Kraftwerk
- Trans-Europa Express (Trans-Europe Express) by Kraftwerk
- Wonderwall by Oasis
- Supersonic by Oasis
- 99 Luftballons (99 Red Balloon) by Nena
- Song 2 by Blur
- Wannabe by the Spice Girls
- Various Rolling Stones songs
Post-Japanese wave in Europe[]
- Digital Love by Daft Punk
- La femme d'argent by Air
- Heart Station by Hikaru Utada
- Viva la Vida by Coldplay
- Various city pop songs