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Style Guide-Contemporary


Contemporary or pop/rock a cappella had its early roots with The Persuasions singing songs by The Temptations in the 1970s, grew with The Bobs, The Flying Pickets and most notably The Nylons in the 1980s.

Then came Rockapella in Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego and The House Jacks with a dedicated vocal percussionist in the early 1990s, and a cappella would never be the same.

Today these vocal bands are typically five guys including a dedicated vocal percussionist and a bass emulating a rock bass guitar, singing a mix of original tunes as well as some covers (songs originally performed by other groups).

Background vocals will often emulate instruments or provide rhythm through nonsense syllables that are more instrumental than the doo-wop shoo bop from earlier generations. Each singer uses a mic, and a great deal of attention is paid to audio engineering (EQ and effects).

Popular groups include Rockapella, The Nylons and Toxic Audio.
 
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