There are none.
Vince Clarke who was in the bands Yazoo, Depeche Mode, & Erasure is the best electro pop keyboard player:)
The record label Sup pop has contracted with several bands. some of the bands are Still Corners, Beach House, and Rose Windows. you can find more information on the Sup Pop Records Tumblr website.
There's no such thing as "Pop Metal" - most such bands play Glam Rock, or, as is becoming more common, they play Pop music thinly veiled with guitar riffs in a weak attempt to pass it off as Metal.
Asian boy bands, particularly K-pop and J-pop groups, often emphasize highly synchronized choreography, elaborate visuals, and a strong connection with fans through interactive content and social media. In contrast, Western boy bands typically focus more on vocal performance and songwriting, with less emphasis on elaborate staging and choreography. For a comparison of J-pop and K-pop bands with popular Western boy bands, you can find insightful articles and videos on platforms like YouTube or music blogs such as Billboard or NME. A specific example is the YouTube video titled "K-pop vs. Western Pop: What's the Difference?" which analyzes these differences.
Aqua is one I recommend
Have you tried the "Punk Goes Pop" albums?
Ireland has many Pop Bands. Boyzone and Westlife are Irish. One of the members of One Direction, Niall Horan, is Irish. Jedward are Irish. There are many others.
probably pop because all of the popular bands at that time were mainly pop.
Son of Dork, Busted
Because it made it pop!
The best known Russian speaking pop act in the West is probably T.A.T.U, thanks to several English-language hits. To learn who is popular in Russia right now, try Googling "Russian pop charts.
Rock&pop bands like HIM are popular.