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9 Songs From Pop’s ‘Middle Class’ That Deserve to Be Hits

Hear songs by Carly Rae Jepsen, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan and more.

By Jason CairnduffReuters

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What Happens When a Pop Star Isn’t That Popular?

Pop’s middle class enjoys loyal online fan bases. For these artists, pop stardom isn’t a commercial category, but a sound, an aesthetic and an attitude.

By Shaad DSouza