twee pop | pt

Twee pop (also anorak pop and shambling) is a type of indie rock that is known for simple, sweet melodies, jangling guitars and lyrics. The genre began in 1986, when New Musical Express released C-86, a compilation of bands including the Pastels and Primal Scream.
In the United Kingdom, where twee pop was most popular, Sarah Records was home to most of the bands in the field, including Heavenly and the Orchids. In the United States, K Records (out of Olympia, Washington) and was headed by the band Beat Happening. .