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Contemporary music on the radio

Contemporary music is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of musical styles and genres that are popular in the present day. It is often associated with popular music that is commercially successful and widely listened to, but can also include experimental and avant-garde music.

In terms of popular artists, there are many well-known figures within the contemporary music genre. Some of the biggest names in contemporary pop music include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande, while contemporary rock music is represented by bands like Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, and Twenty One Pilots. Other artists in the genre include electronic music producers like The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris, as well as hip hop and R&B artists like Drake and The Weeknd.

There are a multitude of radio stations that play contemporary music, catering to different sub-genres and styles. In the United States, some popular radio stations for contemporary pop music include Z100 in New York, KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, and Kiss 108 in Boston. For contemporary rock music, radio stations like Alt 92.3 in New York and KROQ in Los Angeles are popular choices.