Collection: Alternative Rock

A broad, genre-blending style that emerged as a response to mainstream rock in the 1980s and exploded in the '90s. Alternative rock spans everything from jangly guitar pop to moody, experimental sounds, often marked by a DIY spirit, emotional depth, and a drive to break from convention.

Notable artists include R.E.M., Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Pixies.

Unconventional, expressive, and endlessly diverse—alt rock is where the outsiders found their sound.