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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British alternative rock band Sports Team have had an unfortunate start to their latest U.S. tour, having been reportedly robbed at gunpoint.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
An alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
When and where: Saturday, 9:30am at Jacobs Park 🎵 Sublime with Rome
The ska alternative rock group is playing its final show in California at Petco Park as part of the Farewell Tour.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
The B-52s The B-52s, who along with R.E.M. are one of the most famous alternative rock bands to come from Athens, Georgia, will play five shows in April 2025 at the Venetian Theatre.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
An alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
When and where: Saturday, 9:30am at Jacobs Park 🎵 Sublime with Rome
The ska alternative rock group is playing its final show in California at Petco Park as part of the Farewell Tour.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
The B-52s The B-52s, who along with R.E.M. are one of the most famous alternative rock bands to come from Athens, Georgia, will play five shows in April 2025 at the Venetian Theatre.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Alternative rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20rock. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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