SiriusXM called ‘recession pop’ the ‘playlist of the year.’ But what does that mean for listeners — and the economy?

There is no credible evidence that “recession pop” actually indicates a recession. So why do music fans keep tossing the term ...
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Is Recession Pop Really Reshaping Gen Z Spending Habits in 2025?

To some, Recession Pop is more than music. It is an economic signal. First rising during the 2008 downturn, the upbeat, glittery pop sound is resurging as Gen Z faces its own financial anxieties. But ...
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A recession pop dance party offers a New Year’s Eve night on a budget in Philly

If starting 2026 by pretending everything is fine feels unrealistic, there is a New Year’s Eve party in Philadelphia built ...
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Behind the Issue: A look into the December 2025 issue of 'Vox Magazine'

Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Allison Bealmer about how economic pressure is reshaping spending, style and self ...