What is College Rock?
College Rock refers to an alternative rock music genre that emerged in the late 1970s and gained popularity through college radio stations in the 1980s. These stations, typically operated by students, often played music outside of the mainstream, favoring independent or "indie" bands over major label artists. Characteristics of College Rock: Indie and Alternative Sound: The music often blended elements of punk rock, post-punk, and new wave, with a DIY […]