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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Certain Sun
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 7, 2025

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13 Killoki
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Ask Carol
Ava Joe
Beatie Wolfe
Block of Flats
Blood Orchid
Bobby Amaru
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Bush
Cage King
Carla Geneve
Carlos Escobedo
Carry the Day
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Clutter
DAKØTA
Daedra
DamageJoy
Dark Sun
Days Of The New
Declaration
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Druidess
Edge
Emanuel Casablanca
Empire Fall
Filter
First to Eleven
Florence Road
Foo Fighters
GARZI
Ghostshaft
Goon Hugs
Hardballs
Heartbound
Hollow
Howl Like Wolves
In Color
Indecent Behavior
Keith and the Cockroaches
King Ultramega
Kéo
LOBSTERBOMB
Laura-Mary Carter
LeGrand
Lilith Czar
Love Ghost
MVRTYR
Murder Junkies
NOSIK
Nico Borie
ON THE HUNT
Overhook
POET The Band
Porch Light
Prewn
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
ROCKBOT
Red Leather
Rivilin
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
Sweet Harm
The Haunt
The Jins
The Kosmics
The Lonely Ones
The Pretty Wild
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Steel Crows
Unbelievable Truth
VIOLENT VIRA
VITO
Velvet Chains
Velvet Rush
Warcoe
Wassup Rocker
Waterpistol
We Are The Warriors
Who on Earth
Whyte Fang
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nirvana
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Foo Fighters
Pearl Jam
Alice In Chains
The Smashing Pumpkins
Alanis Morissette
Queens of the Stone Age
Soundgarden
Hoobastank
Audioslave
Stone Temple Pilots
Elliott Smith
Eddie Vedder
Faith No More
Bush
VIOLENT VIRA
Hole
Collective Soul
Fried By Fluoride
Live
Blind Melon
Chris Cornell
Sinners Movie
The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Primus
Silverchair
Sadturs
Chad Kroeger
Danzig
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Marcy Playground
Jazmin Bean
Jane's Addiction
Soul Asylum
Sonic Youth
Candlebox
Blue October
Temple Of The Dog
Filter
SOFT PLAY
Nerv
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13 Killoki
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
.Feast
The Pretty Wild
RudyWade
Letdown.
The Reytons
Shaman's Harvest
Kyuss
Kurt Cobain
Porch Light
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Velvet Revolver
Eyelar
Mark Lanegan
Mad Season
Helmet
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
First to Eleven
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Toadies
Tankcsapda
Rupam Islam
Dawn Patrol
LeGrand
Days Of The New
Acres
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The Haunt
Local H
L7
Not Enough Space
Crooked Bangs
Veruca Salt
Melvins
KID BRUNSWICK
Dover
Rum Jungle
Florence Road
ALEXSUCKS
Sunny Day Real Estate
Otherwise
Nue
Red Leather
Meat Puppets
Static Dress
Empire Fall
Screaming Trees
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Verdena
Mudhoney
Remember Monday
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