alternative music

noun

: music that is produced by performers who are outside the musical mainstream, that is typically regarded as more eclectic, original, or challenging than most popular music (such as conventional rock, pop, or country), and that is often distributed by independent record labels

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Icky Thump, their sixth and final studio album, won best alternative music album and the title track took home the award for best rock performance by a duo or group with vocals at the 50th annual Grammys. —

Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024 Night Time may be alternative music’s most perfect 21st-century record. —

Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Paramore’s Williams won two Grammys, best alternative music performance and best rock album. —

Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 Together, these tracks prove that LGBTQ+ musicians were absolutely integral to the decade, reshaping the broader culture while also fueling the rebellious spirit of alternative music. —

Juan Velasquez, Them, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alternative music

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alternative music was in 1974

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