alternative rock
noun
: alternative music that blends elements of conventional rock with influences from other musical styles (such as punk rock, hard rock, hip-hop, or folk)
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The Chicago alternative rock band certainly has the credentials to be in the Rock Hall, but has yet to even secure a nomination.
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Over the course of those decades, he’s dealt with the rise and flame-out of that band and saw indie became big-time alternative rock in the Nineties.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
This year’s list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: The alternative rock band Korn will perform at the festival for the first time since 1997.
Doechii, fresh off winning Best Rap Album at the Grammy's will make her first appearance at the festival.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
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Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Over the course of those decades, he’s dealt with the rise and flame-out of that band and saw indie became big-time alternative rock in the Nineties.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
This year’s list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Zoom in: The alternative rock band Korn will perform at the festival for the first time since 1997.
Doechii, fresh off winning Best Rap Album at the Grammy's will make her first appearance at the festival.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Alternative rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20rock. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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