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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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Whistling Pie
Mitch Rowland
Album - 13 Tracks - Released September 12, 2025
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  1. September 12, 2025
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    Whistling Pie
    Mitch Rowland
    13 tracks
  2. September 12
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    Hold Onto Me
    Amira Elfeky
    1 tracks
  3. September 12
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    Maybe For Once
    Evan Honer
    2 tracks
  4. September 12
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    DEVIL IS A LIAR
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    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  5. September 8
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    Without a Trace
    Jared Benjamin
    1 tracks
  6. September 5
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    Way Up In
    Marta•
    Tricky
    1 tracks
  7. September 5
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    Relax Mood
    KOHEI YOSHII
    1 tracks
  8. September 5
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    Puppet
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  9. September 4
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    Już nie będzie tak jak kiedyś
    Kacper HTA•
    PSR•
    Piotrek Lewandowski
    1 tracks
  10. August 29
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    Rock The Party
    Diffrent
    1 tracks
  11. August 29
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    no reason
    Sarah Kang
    1 tracks
  12. August 28
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    Starlight (The Fame) [Rush Avenue Remix]
    The Supermen Lovers•
    OneRepublic•
    RUSH AVENUE
    2 tracks
  13. August 27
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    מיאמור
    יהלי ווטסון
    1 tracks
  14. August 22
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    Akakage
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    KOHEI YOSHII
    1 tracks
  15. August 22
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    The Wind
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  16. August 22
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    Standard Size Knife
    Mitch Rowland
    3 tracks
  17. August 22
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    I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
    Michele Nobler
    1 tracks
  18. August 22
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    Summer Anthem
    The Goo Goo Dolls
    7 tracks
  19. August 21
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    The Sanctuary (Love Like That) [Diffrent Remix]
    Eats Everything•
    Diffrent•
    HQA
    1 tracks
  20. August 20
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    The Thousand First
    Cindy
    1 tracks
  21. August 15
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    Not There Yet
    Evan Honer
    2 tracks
  22. August 15
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    Tunes Since ’89 (The Remixes)
    Diffrent
    4 tracks
  23. August 15
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    The Let Go
    Vinny Marchi
    1 tracks
  24. August 15
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    The Collection
    OneRepublic
    26 tracks
  25. August 15
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    Sometimes Us
    Lennie Weston
    1 tracks
  26. August 12
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    חי
    Avraham Tal
    9 tracks
  27. August 8
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    easy to love
    Sarah Kang
    1 tracks
  28. August 8
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    Silent stars
    Leah Lambert
    1 tracks
  29. August 8
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    Magic
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  30. August 8
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    Gettin' There
    Hanni•
    Jason Fabus
    1 tracks
  31. August 8
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    Me Enamoré
    D.E.P.
    1 tracks
  32. August 1
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    Unfold
    Jack Kelly
    1 tracks
  33. August 1
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    Midnight Sky
    Jared Benjamin
    1 tracks
  34. August 1
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    Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)
    The Goo Goo Dolls
    2 tracks
  35. August 1
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    Pump It Up
    Diffrent
    1 tracks
  36. August 1
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    Constellation
    alhivi•
    KOHEI YOSHII
    1 tracks
  37. July 25
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    Curtain
    Evan Honer
    2 tracks
  38. July 25
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    Beautiful Colors - from Kaiju No. 8
    OneRepublic
    1 tracks
  39. July 25
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    SCREWS
    Devon
    1 tracks
  40. July 25
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    Shut Up and Kiss Me
    Jake & Shelby
    1 tracks
  1. September 12, 2025
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    Whistling Pie
    Mitch Rowland
    13 tracks
  2. August 22
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    Summer Anthem
    The Goo Goo Dolls
    7 tracks
  3. August 15
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    Tunes Since ’89 (The Remixes)
    Diffrent
    4 tracks
  4. August 15
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    The Collection
    OneRepublic
    26 tracks
  5. August 12
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    חי
    Avraham Tal
    9 tracks
  6. July 25
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    Different World
    KOHEI YOSHII
    12 tracks
  7. July 17
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    Starlight (The Fame)
    The Supermen Lovers•
    OneRepublic
    5 tracks
  8. July 15
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    Melancholic Madman
    Dylan Gers
    4 tracks
  9. July 11
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    Alabaster
    Flyte•
    Aimee Mann
    13 tracks
  10. July 11
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    Children's Playground
    Michele Nobler
    4 tracks
  11. July 4
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    Stand & Deliver
    Steve Hart•
    Joanne
    4 tracks
  12. June 30
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    Get Outta Your Mind (Acoustic)
    Donavon Frankenreiter
    9 tracks
  13. June 27
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    Getting By
    Lily Fitts
    10 tracks
  14. June 27
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    Songs That Made Me
    Hayley Warner
    6 tracks
  15. June 27
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    Get Outta Your Mind (Acoustic)
    Donavon Frankenreiter
    4 tracks
  16. June 27
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    The Bedderments
    Scott Hinkson
    7 tracks
  17. June 20
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    See You In The Light
    Zander Hawley
    12 tracks
  18. June 20
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    Honky Tonk Wisdom
    Eric Long
    12 tracks
  19. June 18
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    The Buccaneers: S2 (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack)
    AVAWAVES•
    Kacy Hill•
    Empress Of•
    Madi Diaz
    17 tracks
  20. June 11
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    Money, Money, Money
    D.E.P.
    6 tracks
  1. September 12, 2025
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    Hold Onto Me
    Amira Elfeky
    1 tracks
  2. September 12
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    Maybe For Once
    Evan Honer
    2 tracks
  3. September 12
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    DEVIL IS A LIAR
    gio.•
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  4. September 8
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    Without a Trace
    Jared Benjamin
    1 tracks
  5. September 5
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    Puppet
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  6. September 5
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    Way Up In
    Marta•
    Tricky
    1 tracks
  7. September 5
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    Relax Mood
    KOHEI YOSHII
    1 tracks
  8. September 4
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    Już nie będzie tak jak kiedyś
    Kacper HTA•
    PSR•
    Piotrek Lewandowski
    1 tracks
  9. August 29
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    no reason
    Sarah Kang
    1 tracks
  10. August 29
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    Rock The Party
    Diffrent
    1 tracks
  11. August 28
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    Starlight (The Fame) [Rush Avenue Remix]
    The Supermen Lovers•
    OneRepublic•
    RUSH AVENUE
    2 tracks
  12. August 27
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    מיאמור
    יהלי ווטסון
    1 tracks
  13. August 22
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    Standard Size Knife
    Mitch Rowland
    3 tracks
  14. August 22
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    I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
    Michele Nobler
    1 tracks
  15. August 22
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    The Wind
    John Michael Howell
    1 tracks
  16. August 22
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    Akakage
    wasuke beats•
    KOHEI YOSHII
    1 tracks
  17. August 21
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    The Sanctuary (Love Like That) [Diffrent Remix]
    Eats Everything•
    Diffrent•
    HQA
    1 tracks
  18. August 20
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    The Thousand First
    Cindy
    1 tracks
  19. August 15
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    Sometimes Us
    Lennie Weston
    1 tracks
  20. August 15
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    Not There Yet
    Evan Honer
    2 tracks