Annotated Bibliography

Ghosh, Iman. “Timeline: Key Events in U.S. History That Defined Generations.” Visual Capitalist, 7 May 2021, www.visualcapitalist.com/timeline-of-us-events-that-defined-generations/.

This is a breakdown of a timeline of major U.S. historical events that shaped generations from 1940 to 2020. It provides a comprehensive and vivid visual representation of significant historical events in the U.S. and their influence on different generations. This resource provides context for our analysis of thematic/lyrical trends and illustrates how these social/cultural events have influenced the popularity and content of certain types of music. 

Lipshutz, Jason. “1990s Poll: What Was the Best Musical Year of the Decade?” Billboard, 13 Oct. 2014, www.billboard.com/music/music-news/1990s-poll-best-musical-year-vote-6281613/.

This resource offers a short analysis and poll for the best musical year of the 1990s. As of June 23, 2023, the resulting poll has 24.86% voting 1999 as the best musical year.  It provides a comprehensive examination of music trends during this influential decade. It mainly provides an appealing graphic for our project on its front page. The trends and information about the artists from this article also help us connect musical themes and styles with the broader cultural trends of the 90s. The voting result will guide us to think and research why 1999 is the best musical year in terms of historical events in the 90s. Specifically, we will be looking at why 1999 has at least double votes comparing any year in the 90s.

Pearson, Steve. “List of 1960 Major News Events in History.” What Happened in 1960 - Significant Events, Prices, 1960 Top Movies, TV and Music, www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960.html. Accessed 22 June 2023. 

This contains a detailed record of music for the year 1960. It holds significance as it encapsulates the societal and cultural environment of 1960, making it a valuable tool for researchers exploring this historical period. This resource offers a wealth of context regarding the societal and cultural factors that impacted the music industry in 1960. It shaped popular music and the depiction of gender during this era. It provides us space to think of why 1960 has developed its own music genre.

Staff, Billboard. “The 50 Best LGBTQ Songs of the 2010s: Staff Picks.” Billboard, 22 Nov. 2019, www.billboard.com/culture/pride/best-lgbtq-songs-2010s-8544321/.

This is a list and analysis of the 50 best LQBTQ+ songs of the 2010s. It highlights the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in popular music. This resource mainly provides an appealing graphic for our project on its front page. It enriches our research on the representation of gender and diversity in music as we can link the increased visibility of LGBTQ+ artists to the broadening of themes in the music of this decade. It can also align with the LGBTQ+ related events in our timeline.

Staff, Billboard. “The 100 Moments That Defined the Decade in Music.” Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023, www.billboard.com/music/pop/100-best-music-moments-decade-10s-7873025/. 

This article analyzes 100 key moments in music during the 2010s. It offers a detailed overview of the most significant events in the music industry during this decade. This resource mainly provides an appealing graphic for our project on its front page. The musical milestones that are highlighted in this resource can serve as key data points for our project. It can also contribute to our understanding of the social and cultural impacts of music in the 2010s.

Tan, Corine, et al. “About the Project – Gender in Popular Music.” Gender in Popular Music, genderinuspopmusic.humspace.ucla.edu/about-the-project/. Accessed 23 June 2023.

This is a project that investigates the representation and roles of genders in popular music over the past six decades. It gives a comprehensive analysis of gender representation in the music industry and offers valuable insights into how societal norms and cultural shifts have influenced the description of genders in popular music. It provides statistics and rich analysis of gender representation in popular music. It offers a well-researched perspective that supports our investigation into the influence of gender dynamics on the creation and reception of music over time.