Alternative indie music resonates strongly with Generation Z, who value individualism and authenticity. Their music celebrates resistance against mainstream norms through visceral energy and lyrics that speak directly to them personally. But, what does “indie” refer to in terms of music scene terminology, and how is it distinguished from rock or alternative? What is Alternative […]
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Alternative music offers a refreshing break from bland (pop). It allows musicians more artistic freedom, exploring sounds and themes which would never make it onto Casey Kasem’s playlists. Alternative artists often utilize voice distortion and other musical instruments to craft their unique sounds, and use their music as a vehicle to promote social and political
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Alternative and indie are two terms often bandied about, with little clear-cut distinction between them. At first, “alternative music” referred to music that did not follow mainstream formulas; however, as bands like Nirvana became part of mainstream culture indirectly through mainstream radio stations or recordings, its definition changed over time. Origins Alternative music can be
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Former Priests frontman Jonathan Weisberg captivates with wry wit and melodic shoegaze-influenced grooves to take on existential anxiety and global unease in this melodic shoegaze specialist’s solo debut. It’s truly captivating. Los Bitchos draw from Mexican musical roots to craft an album that feels both playful and lush; their version of Saturn Returns’ emotional breakdown
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Indie music refers to two things. Production and distribution, or it could describe an entire genre. Musically, it can be challenging to determine what constitutes indie because the borders between genres can often be blurry. For instance, distinguishing rock from folk can often be challenging. Grunge Grunge music emerged in the late 1980s and early
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Alternative and indie music can often be confusing for audiences who don’t fully grasp their differences from mainstream music. Alternative rock was an emerging movement in the late ’80s that sought to bypass major labels and fashion-oriented music scenes, yet after Nirvana became popular it quickly faded and integrated with mainstream culture. Origins Indie music
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The 1970s witnessed an array of bands find success. Boston was among them; some, like them, criticised capitalism which was prevalent within America at that time. Others embraced the quirky styles of earlier generations of rockers, like Sex Pistols’ aggressive sound or Velvet Underground’s formal daring. Such bands enjoyed considerable popularity but failed to achieve
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Indie and alternative music has increasingly blurred. Once upon a time, these terms referred to bands that weren’t signed to major record labels or heard on mainstream radio stations. But today these categories mean more. To keep this article focused on indie rock, we’ve left out bands which started before coining of the term. However,
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Modern music enthusiasts have witnessed an increased interest in folk genre. Indie labels, including Portland-based Hush and Barsuk and Seattle’s SubPop, have provided progressive folk artists an outlet. Indie Folk music is defined by its storytelling lyrics and simple melodies played on acoustic instruments. Genre icons Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons have helped foster
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Jangly guitar pop and clever lyrics set this band apart, as their album explores themes like loss and creating your own path to happiness. Fans of alternative indie music must add this album to their library. The band blends elements of folk, rock and electronica music to produce a distinct sound. The Decemberists When it
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