Sure, it's a nod toward pop, but it's no concession at all.

As Soul-Junk gained members its sound advanced toward rock and pop.

In her new cabaret act, the balance between the two worlds has shifted precariously toward pop.

Both apprenticed in the blues, then moved toward rock and pop.

Then a live band backed up the singers they had produced, pushing toward pop and gospel.

The show's patronizing attitude toward black pop is matched by its view of women.

This notion is what lies behind the hostility toward manufactured pop.

Its sound shifted toward pop with hints of hard rock.

Since then, a mellower attitude toward pop has emerged.

In the 1980's, heavy metal bands have either decided to move toward pop or defy it more abrasively than ever.