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The show, which has never shied from controversy, will feature performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and rising alt-pop acts Alex Warren and Sombr. USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025 But the lyrics and additional social media posts have led the world to question if the alt-pop singers are fight. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025 For the Australian leg, Pierce The Veil will be joined by Southern California post-hardcore band Movements and rising alt-pop artist Jack Kays, who recently opened for Fall Out Boy and has gained traction for his viral TikTok performances. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025 In her more official announcement on social media, the alt-pop singer shared a carousel of the two embracing and a tray of tea featuring a box with an engagement ring, seemingly revealing how the producer proposed. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for alt-pop

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-pop was in 1994

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“Alt-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-pop. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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