I actually remember being in 2019 and thinking how 2010s it feels and wondering what the next decade would be like. There's no way anyone can convince me 2019 was even partly a '20s year culturally. Were there some hints of 2020s culture later in the year? Sure. But I would say 2019 was if not 100% at least 90% '20s culture. By December 31, 2019 it was at least still 90% 2010s in my opinion.
What would be the main differences you notice between these two decades overall so far?
Would you consider 2014 an old school year now? I would consider 2013 an old school year.
This is not an April Fools joke... As of April 1, 2026, the mid 2010s are officially old school. This is old school now in my opinion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU&list=RDyyDUC1LUXSU&start_radio=1
We finally reached the point where the early 2010s are no longer the last era that is old school.
These are the most defining songs of each era since the early 2000s. When I say most defining, I don't mean by numbers, but I mean the first song you think of when that era is mentioned based on the sound of the era.
Early 2000s
Nelly - Dilemma
Mid 2000s
Evanesence - Bring me to Life
Late 2000s
Umbrella - Rihanna
Early 2010s
International Love - Pitbull and Neyo
Mid 2010s
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
Late 2010s
Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers
Early 2020s
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Mid 2020s
A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey
Music sucks, pop culture sucks, TV sucks, everything sucks in 2026.