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Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music scene since the 1980s, such as grunge, Britpop, gothic rock, and indie pop. These genres are unified by their collective debt to the style and/or ethos of punk rock, which laid the groundwork for alternative music in the 1970s. [1] At times alternative rock has been used as a catch-all phrase for rock music from underground artists in the 1980s, and all music descended from punk rock (including punk itself, New Wave, and post-punk). While a few artists like R.E.M. and The Cure achieved commercial success and mainstream critical recognition, many alternative rock artists during the 1980s were cult acts that recorded on independent labels and received their exposure through college radio airplay and word-of-mouth. With the breakthrough of Nirvana and the popularity of the grunge and Britpop movements in the 1990s, alternative rock entered the musical mainstream and many alternative bands became commercially successful. The music now known as alternative rock was known by a variety of terms before "alternative" came into common use. "College rock" was used in the United States to describe the music during the 1980s due to its links to the college radio circuit and the tastes of college students. In the United Kingdom the term "indie" was (and still is) preferred; by 1985 the term "indie" had come to mean a particular genre, or group of subgenres, rather than a simple demarcation of status.[2] "Indie rock" was also largely synonymous with the genre in the United States up until the genre's commercial breakthrough in the early 1990s, due to the majority of the bands belonging to independent labels.[3] By 1990 the genre was called "alternative rock".[4] The term "alternative" had originated sometime around the mid-1980s;[5] it was an extension of the phrases "new music" and "post modern", both for the freshness of the music and its tendency to recontextualize the sounds of the past, which were commonly used by music industry of the time to denote cutting edge music.[1][6] Individuals who worked as DJs and promoters during the 1980s claim the term originates from American FM radio of the 1970s, which served as a progressive alternative to top 40 rock radio formats by featuring longer songs and giving the DJs more freedom in their song selections. One former DJ and promoter has said, "Somehow this term 'alternative' got rediscovered and heisted by college radio people during the 80s who applied it to new post-punk, indie, or underground-whatever music . . ."[7] Thus the original use of the term was often broader than it has come to be understood, encompassing punk rock, New Wave, post-punk, and even pop music, along with the occasional "college"/"indie" rock, all music found on the American "commercial alternative" radio stations of the time such as Los Angeles' KROQ-FM.[1] The use of the term "alternative" gained further exposure due to the success of Lollapalooza, where festival founder and Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell coined the term "Alternative Nation".[1]
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1. Mundu Radio for Nokia N97
November 16, 2009
Have you ever thought that all the radio stations in India sound the same? You switch from a RadioMirchi to a RedFM, and you could swear that it was the same RJ yapping away on both the stations.
And if you have a renaian for non-bollywood or non-indipop music, there is simply no solace for you. When was the last time you heard "classic rock" being played on one of the stations without it slipping into Nirvana and Pearl Jam?
A viable alternative to this are the several Internet radio stations on offer. You will invariably get the music of your choice, a good playlist to listen to and... (read more)
Author: zwee zwee
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2. Dinosaur Pile-Up: Indie Rocks using 8-track recorder
November 13, 2009
For the past few years, electrifying new alternative rock bands come out that showcase truly fresh perspectives in music, which was not heard and presented before. Some music lovers believe that UK’s music scene is still as thrilling as it have ever been.
It is quite excited to acquire a Dinosaur Pile-Up’s music. If you’ve been hearing some buzzes about the band, try to find out what they have to offer for good. Although their music was not the type of groundbreaking sound you are hoping for, still their sounds are noteworthy enough to deserve a listen.
It is good to note that the ... (read more)
Author: Lara Nadezda
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3. What To Look For When Buying Cool Baby Gifts
October 08, 2009
Finding a baby gift for a rock, alternative or punk rock mom is not really as difficult as you might think. If you are under the impression that a pastel pink or pastel blue baby gift is not going to be the right gift. Then perhaps there is an alternative. Where does one go for the perfect gift then? The interntet is definitely the anwer. There is a multitude of online stores selling cool baby gifts for alternative moms who have an alternative look or style.
Let's say that you have a baby shower to attend or you just want to purchase a really cool baby gift for one of your friends who hap... (read more)
Author: Jay Stueve
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4. Build your Own Magnet Generator And Cut Your Electricity Bills In Half
October 08, 2009
These days, alternative energy is of ever growing importance both to the planet and to us as people. Unless you've been living under a rock from history 2 years you'll have heard of solar energy, wind energy and even wave energy. But are you aware that there's another kind of alternative, renewable energy growing more popular by the day? Well, courtesy of a machine called a magnet generator we are now able to make limitless amounts of replenish-able electricity using the power of magnets. The magnet generator was first developed around 10 years back by an Australian inventor but never re... (read more)
Author: Mervin Bird
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5. Upbeat Music Experience By Having Pixies Tickets
October 05, 2009
Pixies are one of the notable rock alternative bands of America. The fan following of this band has never been huge, as the love for their live performances has hovered on their recorded albums.
Full On Shows Of Pixies
This band has never been privileged to get mainstream attention in the United States, but have earned great respect in England and other parts of Europe. Pixies have unique style of playing alternative rock, which has kept their fans, attached to their music, since 1980’s. In 1993 Pixies were broken, but they reunited in the year of 2004 and since then, they have b... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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6. My Chemical Romance - A Discography
September 27, 2009
My Chemical Romance is an alternative rock band from New Jersey (USA). The band was formed in 2001 by Gerad Way and Matt Pellesier (who left the band later) about one week after the September 11th attacks. Until now, the band recorded three studio albums, three video albums, two live albums, five extended plays and twelve singles.
The three studio albums were called "I brought you my bullets, You brought me your love"; "Three cheers for sweet revenge" and "The black parade". The debut album "I brought you my bullets, You brought me your love" releases in 2002 was recorded in two weeks onl... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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7. Where to Download Free MP3 Songs
September 24, 2009
I just ran across a website that has 45 free full version MP3 songs for kids, teenager, oldies for
everyone that you can totally download to your computer. Search no more since I have found the perfect
site for music lovers out there. In this site you can download any type of mp3 music. It's very much user-
friendly and each to use. No hassle or any confusion on how the site totally works.
All of your favorite mp3 music are here. From R and B, love music, Reggae, Rock, Slow Rock, Pop, Country,
Alternative, Christmas songs or even your favorite kids songs are availa... (read more)
Author: Thomas Hope
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8. Alternative Indie Rocker Kirsten DeHaan Readies Her Latest EP
September 24, 2009
Alternative Rock singer-songwriter Kirsten DeHaan has confirmed her latest release on SirLady Records: a five song EP dubbed "Thorns On A Crown" that is by far her most mature work to date. The new EP encompasses the sweetness of Liz Phair, a soft, airy quality like that of Sia, and the rich alto of Fiona Apple. Digital music distributor and licensing company Oseao Media Group will be making the EP available through major online retail stores on October 6th, 2009.
When describing her latest offering," Thorns On A Crown" Kirsten notes, "This record, without exception, finally exemplifies w... (read more)
Author: Eric de Fontenay
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