Sunshine Pop

Sunshine Pop, epitomized by mid-1960s popular bands including The Beach Boys, The Buckinghams, Mamas and the Papas, the Turtles, the Association, amongst others, is a subgenre of Pop music originating in the United States, mainly the state of California, in the mid-1960s. Sunshine Pop, by nature, is cheerful and upbeat music which is characterized by warm sounds, prominent vocal harmonies, as well as sophisticated productions.