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2009
2009 in British Music
Lady Gaga's arrival, The xx's quiet revolution, and the streaming era stirs.
Key Events
- •Lady Gaga releases The Fame Monster — pop maximalism at its peak
- •The xx release xx — a minimalist masterpiece that influences a decade
- •Susan Boyle's debut becomes the year's biggest-seller worldwide
Dominant Genres
PopIndieElectronicR&B
Notable Trends
- →Streaming services begin to reshape listening habits
- →The album as event begins to fade — singles culture returns
- →British pop goes global on an industrial scale