GUIDE: Jangle Pop
(Twerps by Lauren Bamford)
The electric guitar was undoubtedly one of the finest inventions of the 20th century. And really, does it ever sound better than when its able to freely ring in all its chiming glory? Jangling. That's the term usually used for this, and since The Byrds matched their sweet harmonies with cascading 12-string strums in the '60s, it's been a vital element of pop music. The influence of this sound has spread over the following decades to the point where it's now a genre, feel and (perfect for fall!) vibe unto itself. Check out our Jangle Jangle playlist for contemporary treble-heavy selections from Woods, Young Man, Caveman, Twerps and more, and then head over to our Spotify kingdom for a more robust guide to the history of Jangle Pop from The Byrds, early R.E.M. and The Smiths to modern experts like Deerhunter and Real Estate.
