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Adult alternative is a genre that blends thoughtful songwriting with polished production, appealing to listeners who enjoy sophisticated yet accessible music. It incorporates elements of indie rock, folk, pop, and soft rock, often featuring introspective lyrics, emotive vocals, and rich instrumentation. Artists in this space experiment with organic and electronic sounds, crafting songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. With its emphasis on melody and atmosphere, adult alternative strikes a balance between mainstream appeal and artistic authenticity, making it a dynamic and evolving genre.

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Under The Winter Light
Kjell Sønksen
Single - Released November 28, 2025
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  1. November 28, 2025
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    Under The Winter Light
    Kjell Sønksen
    1 tracks
  2. November 28
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    Carnival
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  3. November 28
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    Hard Candy Christmas
    Jillette Johnson•
    Lera Lynn
    1 tracks
  4. November 28
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    Hollow Light
    Luke Taylor•
    YVMV
    1 tracks
  5. November 28
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    One More Christmas
    Aden Foyer
    1 tracks
  6. November 21
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    Ain't Nobody
    Randal Clark
    1 tracks
  7. November 21
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    Sweet Nothin'
    Alexandra Browne
    1 tracks
  8. November 21
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    Bitch
    Hannah Grae
    1 tracks
  9. November 17
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    Snowbound
    Ariel T•
    Guillaume Muschalle
    1 tracks
  10. November 17
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    Better Days
    John O'Brien
    1 tracks
  11. November 14
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    Hero
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  12. November 14
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    All I Want For Christmas
    Juliana Hale
    1 tracks
  13. November 14
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    Better Place
    Twin Diplomacy•
    Jack August
    1 tracks
  14. November 14
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    all i wanna do
    Jack Kelly
    2 tracks
  15. November 14
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    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
    Hunter Plake
    2 tracks
  16. November 14
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    HELLIG
    Chris Medina•
    Alejandro Fuentes•
    Eirik Næss
    1 tracks
  17. November 12
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    WE ALL STOP
    Simon Safhalter
    1 tracks
  18. November 12
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    GK:TW [Live at 1642 (March 29, 2025)]
    George Krikes
    25 tracks
  19. November 11
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    A Good Morning
    Scott Tournet
    1 tracks
  20. November 7
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    Thoughts In Motion
    Roger Swift
    1 tracks
  21. November 7
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    Safe Place
    Luke Taylor
    1 tracks
  22. November 7
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    Man Of Tomorrow
    The Broken View
    1 tracks
  23. November 7
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    About The Little Things
    Valentin•
    caravan
    4 tracks
  24. November 7
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    I Heard Mr. Ramone
    Vinny Marchi
    1 tracks
  25. November 7
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    i'm alone
    Nathaniel Earl
    2 tracks
  26. November 6
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    Love Island
    Jillette Johnson
    1 tracks
  27. November 5
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    A Way
    The Outbounders•
    Brady Grey•
    Lennon VanderDoes
    1 tracks
  28. November 5
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    War Crimes
    Chloe Slater
    1 tracks
  29. October 31
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    Tannenbaum Swing
    Lennie Weston
    1 tracks
  30. October 31
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    You Can Have It All
    Eve Gallagher
    1 tracks
  31. October 31
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    One Man Band
    Jon Wiilde
    4 tracks
  32. October 31
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    Nightfall In Asturias
    Roger Swift
    12 tracks
  33. October 29
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    Summer Rain
    Ross Carlo
    1 tracks
  34. October 25
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    The Christmas Song
    John O'Brien
    1 tracks
  35. October 24
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    Young Gun
    Evan Honer•
    Ethan Regan
    1 tracks
  36. October 24
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    Believe It
    Jared Benjamin
    1 tracks
  37. October 24
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    A Breath of Fresh Air
    Sean Mason
    8 tracks
  38. October 24
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    A Different Option
    Michael Blackwell
    3 tracks
  39. October 24
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    Static of the Night
    OMOZO
    1 tracks
  40. October 24
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    Typical of Me
    Lolli Wren
    1 tracks
  1. November 12, 2025
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    GK:TW [Live at 1642 (March 29, 2025)]
    George Krikes
    25 tracks
  2. November 7
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    About The Little Things
    Valentin•
    caravan
    4 tracks
  3. October 31
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    Nightfall In Asturias
    Roger Swift
    12 tracks
  4. October 31
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    One Man Band
    Jon Wiilde
    4 tracks
  5. October 24
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    End Of The World
    Jim Keller
    12 tracks
  6. October 24
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    A Breath of Fresh Air
    Sean Mason
    8 tracks
  7. October 22
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    Jazz Guitar Themes
    Jan Cyrka•
    James Graydon
    10 tracks
  8. October 17
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    I Like Life
    Waiting for Smith
    5 tracks
  9. October 17
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    Starman
    Rose Betts
    4 tracks
  10. October 17
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    Opposite Day
    Natalie Holmes
    12 tracks
  11. October 17
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    Seventh Wonder
    Lennon VanderDoes
    6 tracks
  12. October 10
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    Learning to Love
    Jake & Shelby
    12 tracks
  13. October 10
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    A Crater Wide
    Hunter Metts
    7 tracks
  14. October 10
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    Lost and Found
    Stevenson Everett
    8 tracks
  15. October 10
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    before & after
    Sarah Kang
    12 tracks
  16. October 6
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    The Second Hand Unwinds
    Johnny Brewin
    5 tracks
  17. October 3
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    Out The Way
    Marta•
    Tricky
    10 tracks
  18. September 26
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    Somebody's Watching Me
    Bobby Amaru•
    Veda•
    Saliva•
    Judge & Jury
    4 tracks
  19. September 26
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    It's A Funny Thing
    Liang Lawrence
    6 tracks
  20. September 26
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    Acoustic Sessions (Vol. 2)
    Richard Schroder
    10 tracks
  1. November 28, 2025
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    Hollow Light
    Luke Taylor•
    YVMV
    1 tracks
  2. November 28
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    Under The Winter Light
    Kjell Sønksen
    1 tracks
  3. November 28
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    Carnival
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  4. November 28
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    One More Christmas
    Aden Foyer
    1 tracks
  5. November 28
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    Hard Candy Christmas
    Jillette Johnson•
    Lera Lynn
    1 tracks
  6. November 21
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    Sweet Nothin'
    Alexandra Browne
    1 tracks
  7. November 21
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    Bitch
    Hannah Grae
    1 tracks
  8. November 21
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    Ain't Nobody
    Randal Clark
    1 tracks
  9. November 17
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    Snowbound
    Ariel T•
    Guillaume Muschalle
    1 tracks
  10. November 17
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    Better Days
    John O'Brien
    1 tracks
  11. November 14
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    All I Want For Christmas
    Juliana Hale
    1 tracks
  12. November 14
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    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
    Hunter Plake
    2 tracks
  13. November 14
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    Better Place
    Twin Diplomacy•
    Jack August
    1 tracks
  14. November 14
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    HELLIG
    Chris Medina•
    Alejandro Fuentes•
    Eirik Næss
    1 tracks
  15. November 14
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    Hero
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  16. November 14
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    all i wanna do
    Jack Kelly
    2 tracks
  17. November 12
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    WE ALL STOP
    Simon Safhalter
    1 tracks
  18. November 11
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    A Good Morning
    Scott Tournet
    1 tracks
  19. November 7
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    Safe Place
    Luke Taylor
    1 tracks
  20. November 7
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    i'm alone
    Nathaniel Earl
    2 tracks