alternative rock

Characterized by guitar-driven melodies and non-mainstream sensibilities, alternative rock emerged from 1980s underground scenes as a rejection of conventional rock. Blending punk energy with diverse influences including folk, electronic, and experimental sounds, it prioritized artistic independence over commercial appeal, defining much of 1990s popular music.

11 bands

• Afrirampo

  Japan punk rock+2
• Babes in Toyland

  USA alternative rock+2
• BarlowGirl

  USA christian rock+1
• Blaxy Girls

  Romania rock+3
• Cherry Boom

  Taiwan alternative rock+3
• L7

  USA grunge+2
• Nasty Cherry

  UK punk rock+1
• Sleater-Kinney

  USA indie rock+2
• The Aces

  USA indie pop+3
• The Aquanettas

  USA post-punk+2
• The Warning

  Mexico rock+2