hile studying abroad in England, I’ve noticed quite a few differences in comparison to the United States. These differences range from food to language and most recently in music. It plays a large role in the lives of most people both here and in the U.S., but the music most listened to definitely differs from what is popular in America.

Although some of the songs that have been big in the U.S. are also big here, such as Katy Perry’s “Roar,”  Macklemore’s “Same Love” and Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop,” there are also a lot of songs and artists that are popular here that can’t be found on any Top 100 list in America. Lately, artists such as  Arctic Monkeys, Sub Focus and Disclosure have been popular here. I’ve noticed them being played frequently, in both clubs and shops.

I’ve also noticed a lot of different dance music at clubs here in the U.K. This makes sense, as it seems to be more rooted in the culture. It has also been interesting to see how popular American throwbacks are with the nightlife here. I’ve heard songs like “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent and “Yeah!” by Usher a trillion times since I’ve been here.

The musical dynamic of popular music in England and the United States, although similar in some ways, shows how much interests can vary between countries. I personally find that I really enjoy being able to come across a bunch of new, amazing music during the day while also being able to jam out to some classic throwbacks at night.