Adult Alternative

Adult alternative is a genre that blends thoughtful songwriting with polished production, appealing to listeners who enjoy sophisticated yet accessible music. It incorporates elements of indie rock, folk, pop, and soft rock, often featuring introspective lyrics, emotive vocals, and rich instrumentation. Artists in this space experiment with organic and electronic sounds, crafting songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. With its emphasis on melody and atmosphere, adult alternative strikes a balance between mainstream appeal and artistic authenticity, making it a dynamic and evolving genre.

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Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!
Album - 9 Tracks - Released May 9, 2025

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Adore
Aimee Mann
Amira Elfeky
Anders Jörnesten
Anna Graves
Anto Paga
Aron van Selm
Avraham Tal
Bayker Blankenship
Ben Goldsmith
Berdon Kirksaether
Bo Staloch
Bobby California
Born Runner
Brian Grey
Brian Sumner
Cam Blake
Candice Night
Celeste Madden
Chris Lippincott
Christina Rotondo
Cole Phillips
Counting Crows
D.E.P.
Daniel Robinson
David Bendeth
Diffrent
Dino Mansik
Dominique Fricot
Donavon Frankenreiter
EL MISMO
Erik Moreau
Evan Honer
Fernant Zeste
Fillipian
Forrest Hill
Francesco Siano
George Gleeson
Glenn Musto
Grey DeLisle
Guy Berryman
Heather Pillsbury
Isabel Mirri
JESS REISS
Jack Dean
Jake Shepherd
Jasper Steverlinck
Jere Ijäs
Jim Camacho
Jimmy Brown
Johanson
John O'Brien
Jon Wiilde
Jonathan Allen Wright
Jordyn Shellhart
Josh Joplin Group
Kaela Black
Karina Ramage
Kenny Sharp
Lennon VanderDoes
Lily Fitts
Lily Meola
Lincoln Barr
Linda Imperial
Lissie
Lucas Collins
Luke Taylor
Madisyn Gifford
Maia Friedman
Marco Descontus
Mathilde Widding
Michael Marcagi
Michele Nobler
Miquel Abras
Miriam Modest
Moonsong
Natalie Taylor
Nathaniel Earl
Neil Chapman Green
Nick Wagen
Noel Hayes
O. Cas
OneRepublic
Piotrek Lewandowski
Qwynn
Raquel Martins
Sarah Kang
Scouting For Girls
Senta
Stevenson Everett
The Bacon Brothers
Timothy Reisen
Travis Stacey
Troy Ramey
Vinny Marchi
William Champion
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OneRepublic
The Goo Goo Dolls
Michael Marcagi
Counting Crows
Toploader
Evan Honer
Third Eye Blind
Bayker Blankenship
David Gray
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Travis
John Michael Howell
Velu
Rast
Jack August
Jared Benjamin
Natalie Taylor
Lily Meola
Frazey Ford
Scouting For Girls
Blue October
Grace Potter
Sarah Kang
Carolina Liar
Amira Elfeky
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Diffrent
Sativa
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Tomine Harket
The Rembrandts
Donavon Frankenreiter
Piotrek Lewandowski
Lily Fitts
Imago
Jordan Lee
The Range
Aimee Mann
Wesley Schultz
Daniel Robinson
DANIEL
Maggie Antone
Avraham Tal
Jimmy Brown
Eric Nally
Lissie
Guster
Rose Betts
Manny Chu
Aden Foyer
Nine Days
Luke Taylor
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
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10,000 Maniacs
Ladina Viva
PJ Harding
Ben Folds Five
Tom Francis
Vinny Marchi
Didier Armeni
Koby Laver
Cock Robin
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Duncan Sheik
Derina Berger
Liang Lawrence
Rachael Yamagata
Karl-Erik
Fritz Speck
Maria McKee
Lucas Collins
Maureen Dubose
Zander Hawley
Yonatan Awate
Chris Island
David Broza
Michele Nobler
Melissa Polinar
Roses & Revolutions
Shay Walsh
Sofia Moore
Vidar Arvidsson
Lucian Byrne
Madi Diaz
MINOVA
Faber Drive
Greg Laswell
Marlon Funaki
Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
Miriam Modest
Anto Paga
Alon Eder
Delta Rae
Sean Murphy
David Ryan Cook
Ivan Bielsa
Cole Phillips
Colin Oxley
Jacob Jeffries