There is a lot more variety with todays modern mainstream, as compared to the 70s for example.
Elton John was about as rock orientated as pop music got during the 70s.
Modern mainstream includes Metalcore bands like Hellyeah (as one small example) that stray off from their original roots and churn out radio friendly singles like their most current release Moth
(which gets a lot of air play).
Thats without holding into account all the rap, electronica, rnb/funk, and hip hop orientated pop music to choose from.
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