Adult Alternative

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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Midnight Kiss
Single - Released June 27, 2025

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Aimee Mann
Alan Hampton
Alan Tuck
Alex Bird
Alexandra Browne
Amira Elfeky
Ariel T
Athena
Bayker Blankenship
Ben Compton
Ben Reel
Benny Bassett
Blue October
Bobby California
Born Runner
Borrowed Sparks
Brooks Huntley
Cam Blake
Candice Night
Celeste Madden
Charlie Whitten
Chitra
Christina Rotondo
Cole Phillips
Counting Crows
Craig Stickland
D.E.P.
David Bendeth
David Haerle
Diffrent
Dominique Fricot
Donavon Frankenreiter
Duncan Bowie
Dylan Gers
EL MISMO
Eric Penn
Erik Moreau
Evan Honer
Fillipian
Floritatura
George Gleeson
Grace Potter
Guy Berryman
Harry Marshall
Hunter Plake
Imago
J.C. Clements
Jack Dean
Jake Shepherd
Jared Benjamin
Jason Fabus
Jim Camacho
Jimmy Brown
John O'Brien
Jordyn Shellhart
Josh Joplin Group
KOHEI YOSHII
Kaela Black
Kenny Sharp
Kjell Sønksen
Lily Fitts
Lizzie Berchie
Luce
Luke Taylor
Maia Friedman
Marco Descontus
Marta
Martha Rose
Mathilde Widding
Michael Blackwell
Michael Marcagi
Michele Nobler
Michelle Malone
Mik Motus
Miquel Abras
Neil Chapman Green
Nick Wagen
O. Cas
OneRepublic
Patrick Carpenter
Randal Clark
Raquel Martins
Richard Farrell
Richard Tyler Epperson
Rita Wilson
Roger Swift
Ross Carlo
Sam Heselwood
Sarah Kang
Scouting For Girls
Sofia Lynch
Somerset Kent
Taylor Stone
Timothy Reisen
Troy Ramey
Tyler Cain
William Champion
Zander Hawley
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OneRepublic
The Goo Goo Dolls
Michael Marcagi
Counting Crows
Toploader
Evan Honer
Third Eye Blind
Bayker Blankenship
David Gray
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Travis
John Michael Howell
Velu
Rast
Jack August
Jared Benjamin
Natalie Taylor
Frazey Ford
Grace Potter
Sarah Kang
Lily Meola
Carolina Liar
Scouting For Girls
Blue October
Amira Elfeky
Diffrent
Sativa
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Jordan Lee
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Donavon Frankenreiter
The Rembrandts
Piotrek Lewandowski
Tomine Harket
Lily Fitts
Imago
Aimee Mann
The Range
Wesley Schultz
DANIEL
Tailormade Rain
Daniel Robinson
Eric Nally
Maggie Antone
Avraham Tal
Jimmy Brown
Guster
Lissie
Luke Taylor
Nine Days
Manny Chu
Rose Betts
Aden Foyer
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Ladina Viva
10,000 Maniacs
PJ Harding
silver grace
Tom Francis
Koby Laver
Ben Folds Five
Vinny Marchi
Didier Armeni
Cock Robin
Liang Lawrence
Derina Berger
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Duncan Sheik
Rachael Yamagata
Yonatan Awate
Karl-Erik
Zander Hawley
Maureen Dubose
Chris Island
Maria McKee
Lucas Collins
Fritz Speck
Melissa Polinar
Sofia Moore
Roses & Revolutions
Shay Walsh
David Broza
Michele Nobler
Vidar Arvidsson
Lucian Byrne
Madi Diaz
Faber Drive
Sean Murphy
MINOVA
Greg Laswell
Anto Paga
Delta Rae
Miriam Modest
Ivan Bielsa
David Ryan Cook
Alon Eder
Marlon Funaki
Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
Matt Cooper
Colin Oxley