The Evolution of Indie Rock: History, Bands and Legacy
How indie rock grew from punk-era independent labels to a global sound: 1980s pioneers, the 2000s revival, the streaming era and essential albums.
How indie rock grew from punk-era independent labels to a global sound: 1980s pioneers, the 2000s revival, the streaming era and essential albums.
New wave and alternative rock share roots but not a sound. Compare their history, instruments, attitude and key artists, and see the bands that belong to both.
The 50 alternative rock albums every fan should hear, from Remain in Light and Murmur to Nevermind, OK Computer, Is This It, AM and today's new classics.
The 100 best alternative rock songs, decade by decade, from "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to "Mr. Brightside" and beyond.
Alternative rock explained: what the term means, where it came from, how it sounds, the bands that defined each decade, and how alternative music sounds today.
Foo Fighters from Dave Grohl's solo demo to stadium headliners: members, every studio album, Taylor Hawkins' legacy, the songs to start with and current tours.
The Airborne Toxic Event from "Sometime Around Midnight" to Hollywood Park: Mikel Jollett's storytelling, members, every album and where to start.
Bastille from Dan Smith's bedroom project to "Pompeii": members, every studio album from Bad Blood to Give Me the Future and the songs to start with.
Cold War Kids from Robbers & Cowards to "First": Nathan Willett's soulful indie rock, members, every studio album and the songs to start with.