The term GENRE FOR OASIS AND BLUR is a seven-letter word: BRITPOP. Britpop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s. It is characterized by its blend of British culture and 1960s rock and roll, as well as its lyrical themes of nostalgia for British pop culture of the past. Oasis and Blur are two of the most popular bands associated with the Britpop genre.