Important points about Alternative Rock!
- Alternative Rock became a popular alternate rock listening option in the 90’s. Alternative rock branched off from the “mainstream” rock feel, with more grunge tendencies and lyrics, being very nonchalant and aggressive.
- Alternative became popular through college radio stations, playing music that wasn’t “mainstream”.
- Through the 90’s and early 2000’s, alternative can also be associated with indie or emo rock, again, a more mainstream alternative rock.
- Alternative rock can use electronics and multiple layers of rock instruments. Heavily influenced by UK rock musicians.
- Alternative Artists: Radiohead, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, Nirvana and Modest Mouse.
- Instrumentation: Rock band set up: (bass, drums, guitar, vocals). Can use electronics, and different layers of rock instruments.
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