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Pop Rock Concerts & Live Shows in New York City
Pop rock emerged in the late 1960s as a radio-friendly fusion that emphasizes the catchy melodies and polished production of pop music alongside the guitar-based instrumentation of rock. Find upcoming Pop Rock concerts in New York City below.
Upcoming Pop Rock Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
MON 17 AUG
WED 19 AUG
THU 20 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
JRNY ON Presents: Joey Ama Dio + Chris Saunders + Alexander Yearns
Joey Ama Dio, Alexander Yearns, Chris Saunders
classical crossoverindie rockfolk
Sugar Mouse NYC
Wheatus
Wheatus, Ugly Kid Joe, Platinum Moon
glam metalalternative rockemo
Pier 36 NYC
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Jonas Brothers
boy banddance poppop
Madison Square Garden
The Songs of Jeff Buckley performed by Slow Pilot
Slow Pilot
indie rockpop rockalternative rock
Brooklyn Bowl
SAT 22 AUG
TRANSIT — Visual Art - Music Show from Leo Varella
Leo Varella
alternative rockindie rockfunk rock
Ideal Glass Atelier
The Fray, Dashboard Confessional, and Colony House
The Fray, Dashboard Confessional, Colony House
alternative rockindie rockpop rock
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
The Burning Up Tour All Over Again: Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers
boy banddance poppop
Madison Square Garden
WED 26 AUG
FRI 28 AUG
Bleachers
Bleachers, Real Estate
alternative rockindie poppop rock
Stone Pony Summer Stage
Niina Soleil
Niina Soleil
alternative popindie poppop rock
Gramercy Theatre
Harry Styles, Jamie xx
Harry Styles, Jamie xx
discopoppop rock
Madison Square Garden
Ego Death
Pursued by a Memory
indie rockalternative rockpop rock
The Delancey Rooftop
SAT 29 AUG
Vacation Manor: Summer Tour
Vacation Manor, Nolen Durham
indie rockalternative rockindie pop
Baby's All Right
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
dance poppoppop punk
Mohegan Sun Arena
Squeeze - With Special Guest Adam Ant and Haircut 100
Squeeze, Adam Ant, Haircut 100
new wavepower poprock
Radio City Music Hall
Harry Styles, Jamie xx
Harry Styles, Jamie xx
discopoppop rock
Madison Square Garden
SUN 30 AUG
TUE 1 SEP
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, high-energy sound.
energy
70
danceability
60
valence
70
grit
30
organicness
60
commerciality
95
tempo
60
vocality
85
About Pop Rock
Pop rock emerged in the late 1960s as a radio-friendly fusion that emphasizes the catchy melodies and polished production of pop music alongside the guitar-based instrumentation of rock. Characterized by professional studio craftsmanship and accessible song structures, the genre typically utilizes a standard lineup of electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards to support clean, melodic vocals. Rhythms are generally consistent and driven by a standard 4/4 backbeat, maintaining moderate to fast tempos that appeal to broad audiences. Semantically, it occupies the middle ground between the raw aggression of hard rock and the synth-heavy textures of pure pop, focusing on radio-readiness and lyrical relatability rather than experimental complexity.
Also known as: Pop-rock
Pop Rock events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Pop Rock music?
- Pop rock emerged in the late 1960s as a radio-friendly fusion that emphasizes the catchy melodies and polished production of pop music alongside the guitar-based instrumentation of rock. Characterized by professional studio craftsmanship and accessible song structures, the genre typically utilizes a standard lineup of electric guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards to support clean, melodic vocals. Rhythms are generally consistent and driven by a standard 4/4 backbeat, maintaining moderate to fast …
- What Pop Rock events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Pop Rock events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Pop Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Pop Rock music?
- Pop Rock music scores high on commerciality (95%), vocality (85%), energy (70%), and lower on tempo (60%), grit (30%). These qualities shape the typical Pop Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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