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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GHOST TOWN
Single - Released November 14, 2025

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ARXX
Above Snakes
Acres
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Beatie Wolfe
Block of Flats
Blood Orchid
Bobby Amaru
BreakingRules
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Cage King
Carla Geneve
Carlos Escobedo
Carry the Day
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Clutter
DAKØTA
Daedra
DamageJoy
Dark Sun
Days Of The New
Declaration
Diamond Black
Druidess
Echostone
Emanuel Casablanca
Empire Fall
FIGHTMASTER
First to Eleven
Florence Road
Foo Fighters
GARZI
Ghostshaft
Heartbound
Hollow
Howl Like Wolves
In Color
Indecent Behavior
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Ultramega
Kéo
Laura-Mary Carter
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
Red Leather
Rivilin
STELLVRIS
Sadye
Sainthood Reps
Saints of No One
Saturns Downfall
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Second Idol
Shadow Rebels
Shadows Of Earth
Slanks
Sons Of Silver
Sponge
Sweet Harm
The Haunt
The Jins
The Lonely Ones
The Lunar Effect
The Pretty Wild
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Steel Crows
Unbelievable Truth
VIOLENT VIRA
VITO
Velvet Chains
Velvet Rush
Wassup Rocker
We Are The Warriors
Who on Earth
Whyte Fang
Witch Fever
Zebulon
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nirvana
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Pearl Jam
Foo Fighters
Alice In Chains
The Smashing Pumpkins
Alanis Morissette
Queens of the Stone Age
Soundgarden
Audioslave
Stone Temple Pilots
Hoobastank
Elliott Smith
Faith No More
Eddie Vedder
Bush
Collective Soul
Hole
VIOLENT VIRA
Live
Fried By Fluoride
Blind Melon
Chris Cornell
Sinners Movie
The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Silverchair
Primus
Red Leather
Marcy Playground
Chad Kroeger
Danzig
Sadturs
Jane's Addiction
Jazmin Bean
Sonic Youth
Soul Asylum
Candlebox
Temple Of The Dog
Blue October
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Filter
Nerv
SOFT PLAY
The Pretty Wild
Djerv
13 Killoki
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
RudyWade
Letdown.
Kurt Cobain
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The Reytons
Kyuss
Porch Light
Shaman's Harvest
Eyelar
Velvet Revolver
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Mark Lanegan
Mad Season
WARGASM (UK)
First to Eleven
Helmet
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Acres
Days Of The New
Tankcsapda
LeGrand
Dawn Patrol
Rupam Islam
Toadies
L7
Not Enough Space
Local H
The Haunt
Crooked Bangs
Veruca Salt
Nue
KID BRUNSWICK
Florence Road
ALEXSUCKS
Rum Jungle
Sunny Day Real Estate
Melvins
Otherwise
Dover
Empire Fall
Meat Puppets
Static Dress
Remember Monday
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Screaming Trees
BRKN LOVE
Crawlers
Mudhoney
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The Good The Bad and The Zugly
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