We all know that music genres are like the seasons; they come and go. Sometimes they trend, and other times they don’t. For example, EDM music was very popular from 2017 to 2019, but then rap music took over in 2020.
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In 2022 and 2023, we saw some interesting moments when artists from different genres adopted the rock genre in their songs. For example, when the rapper Machine Gun Kelly worked on the song “Maybe” with Bring Me The Horizon. In 2024, rock music found itself at a crossroads. While it may not dominate the charts, we’ve seen more rappers working with rock artists, like Falling In Reverse in the song “Ronald” featuring Tech N9ne & Alex Terrible.
But what dictates if a music genre is going to be on the top spot is not just the number of collabs but many other factors, such as impact on social media and in other industries.
As we all know, social media is also one of the things that dictate whether something is trending or not. It has become an essential tool for musicians to connect with fans and promote their work. And speaking of social media, Alex Terrible from Slaughter to Prevail is one of the reasons the rock genre is going viral again on platforms like TikTok. His insane videos of performing live at gigs have gone viral on social media.
The renewed interest in rock is also being fueled by the resurgence of live music events. Gigs and concerts are increasingly featuring rock headliners, drawing large crowds eager for the energetic performances that rock music delivers. The return of these live events after a period of uncertainty has provided a platform for rock bands to reconnect with fans.
But don’t think that other genres are not trending as well. Rap, hip-hop, EDM, and other genres are still super popular, but maybe the spot for the #1 genre of 2025 will be given to rock music!
