alt-rock

/ ɔːlt /

noun

1. a genre of rock music regarded by its practitioners and fans as being outside the mainstream

Word History and Origins

Origin of alt-rock¹

C20: from alt ( ernative ) + rock

Example Sentences

The alt-rock band's show in Boston on Friday when frontman Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro and was wrestled away by roadies and bassist Eric Avery.

From Salon

Armstrong grew up in Los Angeles and is best known as the singer in alt-rock band Dead Sara, which she co-founded with guitarist Siouxsie Medley in 2005.

From BBC

“Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue,” the alt-rock band said at the time in a post on social media, confirming the cancellation of eight shows over the summer.

From Los Angeles Times

For these L.A. gigs, she has the Breeders, the great veteran alt-rock band whose 1993 classic “Last Splash” can still startle you with its off-kilter intensity.

From Los Angeles Times

Though Perry’s relationship with Ghost spans nearly a decade, his work with the revered alt-rock band Pavement goes all the way back to 1999.

From Los Angeles Times