A really good friend of mine really likes pop music and I have to agree with her that some of it is good and emotive but I just don't like it on the whole. Really cheesy and repetitive most of the time. I'm more into orchestral music myself, dramatic and interesting, particularly Arnold Schoenberg (my favourite being String Quartet No. 3, unique yet emotive) and John Williams (Star Wars and the like). Any other takers?

Same here brother. I also don't like pop music very much but i like R&B and metal very much.

Metal is good although death metal is a bit too odd for me :P But yeah, on the whole, metal players are a LOT more musically talented than pop ones!

It all depends on what you mean by "pop music". It originally meant popular, so whatever is popular at any given time could be called pop. I don't care for most metal... too loud and gives me a headache... same for rap. I enjoy most types of music from classic, opera, country, rock, etc. Favorite bands/musicians include: The Beatles (they could be considered "pop" from the '60's era); John Denver; Jose Carreras; Van Morrison; Katie Perry; Rockapella. Just to name a few.

I like pop music; only the good kinds though, not the weird stuff you hear these days. I like listening to video game/retro music since I kind of enjoy the chaotic yet flowing style to it (like reading a book). I like lots of kinds of music, just the good ones though, y'know? But I guess 'good' is just an opinion so I guess I can't say 'good' kinds, really. Some of my favorites are from the Steven Universe soundtrack just because Rebecca Sugar is my favorite artist of all time.

I like pretty much any music that isn't rap or metal. Metal gives me a headache, and rap just annoys the absolute crap out of me. :L
If I had to pick a favorite, I'd say either rock or country.

I can't stand most pop music except things like "Gangam Style" and "Pompeii".

I do like rock n' roll, especially in the heavy metal sub genre (but I see why Shinxey gets a headache from it--it can get pretty loud), and Japanese music, mostly Vocaloid.