Grunge

Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar sound, driving rhythms, and often introspective, angst-filled lyrics. Emerging in the late 1980s in Seattle, grunge drew from punk, heavy metal, and indie rock influences, distinguished by its lo-fi production, flannel-clad aesthetic, and anti-glam, DIY ethos. The genre's popularity peaked in the early 1990s, with its raw, emotional intensity resonating with a generation disillusioned with mainstream culture. Grunge's fusion of heavy riffs, introspective songwriting, and powerful vocals revolutionized rock music, influencing subsequent genres like post-grunge and nu-metal. Its distinctive blend of sonic aggression and melodic sensibility set it apart from other alternative styles, making grunge a cultural touchstone of the 1990s.

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Franklin Saint
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Ann My Dice
Ava Joe
Beatie Wolfe
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Blood Orchid
Bobby Amaru
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Bury The Fear
Carla Geneve
Carlos Escobedo
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DAKØTA
Daedra
DamageJoy
Dark Sun
Days Of The New
Declaration
Diamond Black
Druidess
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Empire Fall
FIGHTMASTER
First to Eleven
Florence Road
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Ghostshaft
Heartbound
Hollow
Hollow Skies
In Color
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Ultramega
Kéo
Le Shiv
LeGrand
Lilith Czar
Love Ghost
MVRTYR
Murder Junkies
NOSIK
Nico Borie
ON THE HUNT
One Hundred Moons
Origem da Alma
Overhook
POET The Band
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Phoenix Wise & The Resistance
Porch Light
Prewn
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Puritano
Red Leather
Rivilin
SPLIT
STELLVRIS
Sainthood Reps
Saturns Downfall
Scarlet Haze
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Second Idol
Shadow Rebels
Shadows Of Earth
Sons Of Silver
Sponge
Sweet Harm
The Almas
The Haunt
The Jins
The Lonely Ones
The Lunar Effect
The Pretty Wild
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Steel Crows
VIOLENT VIRA
Velvet Chains
Velvet Rush
WOAH
Warcoe
Wassup Rocker
We Are The Warriors
Who on Earth
Whyte Fang
Witch Fever
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Nirvana
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Pearl Jam
Alice In Chains
The Smashing Pumpkins
Alanis Morissette
Queens of the Stone Age
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Audioslave
Stone Temple Pilots
Hoobastank
Elliott Smith
Eddie Vedder
Faith No More
Bush
VIOLENT VIRA
Collective Soul
Hole
Live
Blind Melon
Fried By Fluoride
Chris Cornell
Sinners Movie
The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Sadturs
Danzig
Chad Kroeger
Silverchair
Marcy Playground
Red Leather
Primus
Jane's Addiction
Jazmin Bean
Soul Asylum
Sonic Youth
Candlebox
Temple Of The Dog
Blue October
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Djerv
The Pretty Wild
13 Killoki
Nerv
.Feast
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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Kyuss
Shaman's Harvest
The Reytons
Kurt Cobain
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Porch Light
Eyelar
Velvet Revolver
Mark Lanegan
Helmet
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
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Mad Season
First to Eleven
Acres
Rupam Islam
LeGrand
Toadies
Dawn Patrol
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Days Of The New
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Not Enough Space
The Haunt
L7
Crooked Bangs
Veruca Salt
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Sunny Day Real Estate
Rum Jungle
Melvins
Dover
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Nue
Static Dress
Meat Puppets
Empire Fall
Mudhoney
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Verdena
Remember Monday
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