Mongolian Alternative

Mongolian Alternative is a distinctive genre that fuses traditional Mongolian folk music with modern alternative rock elements. Characterized by driving rhythms, soaring vocal melodies, and a blend of traditional instruments like the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) and tovshuur (flute) with electric guitars and drums. Emerging in the 2000s, the genre gained momentum in the 2010s with a new wave of bands blending folk heritage with contemporary sounds. Culturally significant, Mongolian Alternative reflects the country's rich musical traditions while embracing global influences. Drawing parallels with bands like System of a Down and Foo Fighters, the genre's unique sound is shaped by Mongolia's nomadic heritage and Buddhist traditions. Notable for its energetic live performances and socially conscious lyrics, Mongolian Alternative has become a powerful symbol of Mongolian identity and creative expression.

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Sonor
Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025
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  1. May 2, 2025
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    Sonor
    11 tracks
  2. April 11
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    Ergelt
    1 tracks
  3. March 13
  4. February 11
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    Ulbar
    1 tracks
  5. January 29
  6. August 28, 2024
  7. August 9
  8. June 14
  9. April 19
  10. April 12
  11. March 22
  12. January 11
  13. November 13, 2023
  14. November 13
  15. September 3
  16. July 28
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    Ulaan
    10 tracks
  17. July 13
  18. July 3
  19. June 27
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    Ulaan
    1 tracks
  20. June 18
  21. June 15
  22. June 3
  23. May 18
  24. April 17
  25. March 6
  26. January 29
  27. January 29
  28. October 21, 2022
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    Human
    10 tracks
  29. September 12
  30. August 16
  31. July 6
  32. July 1
  33. April 22
  34. March 23
  35. March 11
  36. February 28
  37. January 30
  38. December 4, 2021
  39. October 12
  40. October 1
  1. May 2, 2025
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    Sonor
    11 tracks
  2. August 28, 2024
  3. July 28, 2023
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    Ulaan
    10 tracks
  4. June 18
  5. June 3
  6. March 6
  7. October 21, 2022
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    Human
    10 tracks
  8. September 12
  9. March 11
  10. January 30
  11. June 25, 2021
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    Ursgal
    9 tracks
  12. March 24
  13. November 11, 2020
  14. October 20, 2018
  15. June 9, 2017
  16. May 2
  17. October 21, 2016
  18. May 29
  19. April 20, 2015
  20. October 1, 2014
  1. April 11, 2025
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    Ergelt
    1 tracks
  2. March 13
  3. February 11
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    Ulbar
    1 tracks
  4. January 29
  5. August 9, 2024
  6. June 14
  7. April 19
  8. April 12
  9. March 22
  10. January 11
  11. November 13, 2023
  12. November 13
  13. September 3
  14. July 13
  15. July 3
  16. June 27
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    Ulaan
    1 tracks
  17. June 15
  18. May 18
  19. April 17
  20. January 29