Directory of Genres & Styles
A directory of alternative and indie rock genres, styles, sounds, moods and movements.
What is Post-Rock? A Genre Profile
What happens when you cross rock and roll with classical? Read a profile of the Post-Rock genre and find out.
What happens when you cross rock and roll with classical? Read a profile of the Post-Rock genre and find out.
What Is Indie Pop? A Genre Profile
Indie Pop is not Top 40 radio, Top Of The Pops, or MTV. But it's just as catchy. Read a full profile here.
Indie Pop is not Top 40 radio, Top Of The Pops, or MTV. But it's just as catchy. Read a full profile here.
What is Indie Rock? A Genre Profile
Is it the sound, the marketing plan or the label? What makes music Indie Rock: explained.
Is it the sound, the marketing plan or the label? What makes music Indie Rock: explained.
What is Shoegaze? A Genre Profile
A Historical Profile of the Shoegaze Genre
A Historical Profile of the Shoegaze Genre
What Is Riot Grrrl? A Genre Profile
A biographical & historical profile of the Riot Grrrl genre.
A biographical & historical profile of the Riot Grrrl genre.
What is New Folk? A Genre Profile
A description and history of the contemporary indie rock genre, New Folk.
A description and history of the contemporary indie rock genre, New Folk.
What is Noise Rock? A Genre Profile
A profile of the noisiest alt/indie genre.
A profile of the noisiest alt/indie genre.
What Is New Wave? A Genre Profile
A profile of the alternative genre known as new wave.
A profile of the alternative genre known as new wave.
What Is Garage Rock? A Genre Profile
History of & information on the genre Garage Rock
History of & information on the genre Garage Rock
What Is Britpop? A Genre Profile
When the Brits didn't want to go grunge, they went Britpop. Learn about the genre of Oasis and Blur here.
When the Brits didn't want to go grunge, they went Britpop. Learn about the genre of Oasis and Blur here.
What Is Emo Music? A Genre Profile
Worried that you're friends are crying over bad music? Find out what kind of music the genre emo really describes. (I'll give you a hint, it'll make you emote.)
Worried that you're friends are crying over bad music? Find out what kind of music the genre emo really describes. (I'll give you a hint, it'll make you emote.)
Actual Alternatives: The Most Exciting Alt and Indie Genres
Got a sound in mind but aren't sure who's making it? If that sound is good, it might be one of these genres.
Got a sound in mind but aren't sure who's making it? If that sound is good, it might be one of these genres.
Profile: Grunge
Ever wonder why a guitar-god might have greasy long hair and be wearing a flannel shirt? This profile of the Alternative Rock style known as Grunge will give you the answer.
Ever wonder why a guitar-god might have greasy long hair and be wearing a flannel shirt? This profile of the Alternative Rock style known as Grunge will give you the answer.
Web Profile: Indie Pop
Indie pop is pop music that operates outside of the boundaries of conventional pop music. Primary influences are The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
Indie pop is pop music that operates outside of the boundaries of conventional pop music. Primary influences are The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
Web Profile: Britpop
A short history of Britpop -- from a Columbia University employee.
A short history of Britpop -- from a Columbia University employee.
Web Destination: Riot Grrrl Message Board
An international message board for the riot grrrl in each of us.
An international message board for the riot grrrl in each of us.