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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, Red Hot Chili Peppers have carved out a niche in the genre-bending world of alternative rock, blending rock, punk, metal and more into their unique sound. 
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 The alternative rock band, made up of singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante, will be honored with the Global Icon Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, the network announced Friday. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 This song is in the pop punk, emo and alternative rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 As the music transitioned from Blues and Jazz to alternative rock, performers shared their reflections about the attack. Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and alternative rock artist originally from Pasadena, California. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 This is listed as an alternative rock, soft rock and pop rock song on Wikipedia. Kris Holt, Forbes, 20 June 2022 Machine Gun Kelly won alternative rock artist of the year for the first time. Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2022 This song is in the grunge, alternative rock, hard rock and country rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 24 July 2022 See More
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 The alternative rock band, made up of singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante, will be honored with the Global Icon Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, the network announced Friday. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 This song is in the pop punk, emo and alternative rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 As the music transitioned from Blues and Jazz to alternative rock, performers shared their reflections about the attack. Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Phoebe Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and alternative rock artist originally from Pasadena, California. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 This is listed as an alternative rock, soft rock and pop rock song on Wikipedia. Kris Holt, Forbes, 20 June 2022 Machine Gun Kelly won alternative rock artist of the year for the first time. Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2022 This song is in the grunge, alternative rock, hard rock and country rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 24 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1975, in the meaning defined above
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