Alternative rock was once unconventional until it became a dominant mainstream force in the 1990s. Many bands mixed classic sounds from the 60s or 70s with the spirit of punk. These opposing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cage the Elephant’s “Metaverse” hits No. 1 on the Alternative ...

Travel back to 1985 and experience iconic alternative rock songs by The Cure, The Cult, and The Smiths for the first time all over again.

11 Platinum 2000s Rock Albums Everyone Should Own on Vinyl Here's a list of 2000s rock albums that have been certified platinum that every vinyl enthusiast should add to their collection. The Best Alt ...

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Omaha-based alternative rock band 311 is hitting the road with the return of their Unity Tour in 2025. Kicking off on June 20 in Atlantic City, NJ, the band will make a stop ...

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On a swelteringly hot day in Chandler, Arizona, in July 1991, Jane’s Addiction was set to take the stage on the first date for Lollapalooza, a new traveling alternative music festival that the band’s ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock River Market announced that alternative rock band Cake will be coming to the First Security Amphitheater in April! Cake, a band known for its "eclectic beats and ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the eighth annual “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One.” The biggest names in Alternative Rock will come together ...

The term “alternative rock” evokes an interesting image. At first thought, one may picture emo teenagers or long-haired rock stars smashing guitars. Yet the alternative rock genre is a far cry from ...

What's the heaviest song by some of your favorite alt-rock and grunge bands? Let's find out! When it comes to alternative rock, the genre’s weight isn’t always measured in down-tuned guitars or double ...