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  2. www.allmusic.com › style › alternative-pop-rock-maAlternative Pop/Rock Music Style Overview | AllMusic

    Alternative Pop/Rock is essentially a catch-all term for post-punk bands from the mid-'80s to the mid-'90s. Though there is a variety of musical styles within Alternative Rock, they are all tied together since they existed outside of the mainstream.

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    Sep 13, 2024 · alternative rock, pop music style, built on distorted guitars and rooted in generational discontent, that dominated and changed rock between 1991 and 1996. It burst into the mainstream when “ Smells Like Teen Spirit ”—the first major-label single from Nirvana, a trio based in Seattle, Washington, U.S.—became a national hit.

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    Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s.

  6. www.allmusic.com › style › alternative-pop-rock-maAlternative Pop/Rock Music Artists | AllMusic

    Alternative Pop/Rock is essentially a catch-all term for post-punk bands from the mid-'80s to the mid-'90s. Though there is a variety of musical styles within Alternative Rock, they are all tied together since they existed outside of the mainstream.

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  8. hellomusictheory.com › learn › famous-alternative21 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Alternative Rock Bands

    Dec 31, 2023 · Done with the doldrums of mainstream music? Then you might just be ready to dive into the world of alternative rock! The genre has existed since the 1980s and spawned some of the most innovative and influential songs in music history. Still, it’s hard to pin down precisely what alt-rock is.

  9. www.ranker.com › list › alternative-bands-andThe 200+ Best Alternative Rock Bands & Artists, Ranked

    Sep 15, 2024 · From the brooding undertones of post-punk to the rebellious spirit of grunge, alternative rock bands and singers have provided the soundtrack for countless generations, delivering powerful lyrics, innovative sounds, and unforgettable performances.