Category:Alternative rock
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Articles relating to alternative rock, a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethos of late 1970s punk rock.
Subcategories
This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.
A
- Alternative rock albums (10 C, 1 P)
D
- Alternative rock discographies (151 P)
F
- Alternative rock festivals (10 P)
G
- Alternative rock genres (26 C, 30 P)
I
- Indie music (8 C, 21 P)
M
- Alternative rock mass media (18 P)
- Alternative rock musicians (13 C, 35 P)
R
- Alternative rock record labels (4 C, 427 P)
S
- Alternative rock songs (61 C, 19 P)
Pages in category "Alternative rock"
The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.