Alternative

Alternative music is a broad and evolving genre that blends elements of indie, rock, pop, and electronic influences, often pushing the boundaries of mainstream sound. Characterized by introspective lyrics, atmospheric production, and genre-blurring experimentation, alternative artists craft emotionally raw and sonically diverse music. From moody, synth-driven soundscapes to acoustic-driven confessionals, the genre offers both intimate storytelling and bold, innovative production. Whether through lush, layered compositions or stripped-down vulnerability, alternative music thrives on authenticity, individuality, and a willingness to defy conventions.

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13Aurora
3rd Wall
ASH ISLAND
Alexander Eder
Alycia Lang
Amble
Anand Wilder
Andie Mechanic
Annie Omalley
Aziz Hedra
BOYNEXTDOOR
Banshee
Beatie Wolfe
Blession
Cooza
Dean Johnson
Dominic Fike
Double Wish
EDEN
Esbie Fonte
Eve Adams
Everyday Fantastic
Felixx
Friendly Rich
Funny Weather
Gaiphy
Gajs
Galdino
HALVES
Hatikva 6
Henrik
Howard Jones
Hugo Williams
Huzzy Haze
I la Católica
Ian Moore
J Fletch
JORDI UP LATE
Jay Irvine
Kaelob Mecum
Kopy Kat
Krysta Youngs
Laufey
Lo
Løvesick
M.I.M.E
Mae Powell
Mal
Malou
Melodyz Town
Micah Dailey-White
Milaa
Moon Ghetto
NOAHFINNCE
Nachiketa Chakraborty
Namita Kisku
Nate Traveller
Nina Maia
Oaks
POLAZ
Peter McPoland
Pino Palladino
Rare Americans
Reverse Pathogen
Ross
Royel Otis
Ruben K
S:NE
SKRYU
Saffron
Sami Kaur
Sia
Slaey Lcetti
Solar Body
Spaniel Mac
Spiffy Man
Stammer
Stray Kids
Summer Salt
Teezo Touchdown
The Imaginaries
The Rabbit Council
The Remainders
The Vanished People
Tiffi M
WAILD
Wallem
Willow Avalon
Winter McQuinn
Wonder Eve
Wyldest
Zdechły Osa
appy
bbygirl
ciaffa
fridvy
hiraeth vibe
iwilldiehere
my head is empty
noturgf
Taylor Swift
Post Malone
Jimin
Benson Boone
Sia
Chappell Roan
Noah Kahan
Stray Kids
The Kid LAROI
leftovermax
Green Day
Laufey
Gorillaz
beabadoobee
Andrew Choi
Ellie Goulding
Bernadya
aespa
NIKI
Hindia
Artemas
Myles Smith
Dominic Fike
ROSALÍA
Tom Odell
Bon Iver
TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Danny Chung
wifiskeleton
Yb Wasg'ood
Gwen Stefani
MARINA
Montell Fish
Mon Laferte
Lily-Rose Depp
Natalia Lafourcade
RM
The Living Tombstone
Gigi Perez
Rex Orange County
C. Tangana
Marino
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
BOYNEXTDOOR
Supernova Ent
CRO
Kevin Kaarl
AJR
Gibbs
RJ Pasin
BoyWithUke
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
SYML
Maki
Kimbra
Suki Waterhouse
Chance Peña
Nagalli
Ayesha Erotica
Tream
Roxy Dekker
Lauren Spencer Smith
yung kai
Michael Marcagi
Rag'n'Bone Man
Sam Haft
Tones And I
Royel Otis
Zachi
Sofiya Nzau
francis
Feby Putri
Sasha Alex Sloan
Paris Paloma
Father John Misty
Beach Weather
Moby
Maggie Rogers
Bakar
01099
NEFFEX
Lavern
Café Tacvba
Olivia Dean
TWXN
Yamê
Counting Crows
070 Shake
LONOWN
Mxrci
Kizzy
CamrinWatsin
dazy
Bryant Barnes
Fito y Fitipaldis
Paul
KATSEYE
Fugees
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