Sometimes, it makes me sad to think about all the incredible yet undiscovered bands out there. If you’re like me and wish you could discover some of those underground hidden gems, don’t worry—I've got ...

Alternative rock was once unconventional until it became a dominant mainstream force in the 1990s. Many bands mixed classic sounds from the 60s or 70s with the spirit of punk. These opposing ...

The rockers will hit the road this fall with support from The Mountain Goats, Sponge, The Verve Pipe, Sweet Water and ...

Rarely does a band get famous from their debut album alone. For many rock outfits, that first record is an experiment of sorts and represents the band’s potential without much in the way of experience ...

Fans of 1990s alternative rock are getting a major concert event this fall. Live has announced a 2026 Latin American tour featuring special guests 4 Non Blondes and Soul Asylum. The band shared the ...

The 1990s completely reshaped rock music. Hair metal faded, grunge exploded, alternative rock went mainstream, and new genres like nu metal, rap-rock, and pop-punk emerged. It was a decade when guitar ...

A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music’ (Da Capo, Sept.), journalist Klosterman constructs a ...

The full list of Grammy nominations for next year has been revealed, so here are all of the 2026 rock, metal and alternative Grammy nominees. The Recording Academy shared its full list of nominees for ...

College rock was notorious for finding underground rock bands and giving them a platform that in some cases turned into eventual mainstream success. Here, we're giving some appreciation for the often ...

Lily Allen’s album could definitely go to Pop, but it seems like she’d submit to Alternative to increase her chances. Maybe she’d send “Ruminating” to Dance Pop. She has announced a remix album is on ...