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Announced just one day before the tour kicks off in Cardiff, the news reveals that English indie-pop trio London Grammar, alt-pop favorite BANKS, and viral pop star Addison Rae will each join Del Rey for select dates across the run. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025 The two acts studied at Copenhagen’s Rhythmic Music Conservatory, which has produced an all-star lineup of alt-pop in recent years, from ML Buch to Molina to Fine to Astrid Sonne. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 11 June 2025 The three Cyrus siblings have all excelled in the music industry, with Miley becoming a major pop star, Noah an alt-pop singer-songwriter, and Trace a guitarist for the band Metro Station. Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 15 May 2025 Tickets to see the alt-pop singer-songwriter will be available through a presale starting at 10 a.m. local time May 14 and a general on sale at 10 a.m. local time May 16 via Lorde’s website. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 May 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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