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alternative pop/rock

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Alternative rock is a type of rock music that originated in the underground scene of the 1980s, it has since grown in popularity and was mainstream for much of the 1990s. Common instruments include electric guitar, bass, drums and bass. song. The genre emerged in the United States in the early 1980s as opposition to mainstream rock.

The genre emerged from punk-influenced bands like The Ramones and post-punk bands like Joy Division. It usually combines elements from all kinds of other genres including punk, alternative metal, grunge, and indie rock.

Alternative pop / rock is generally equated with the sounds of bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, and Nirvana, all of which are bands that blend traditional pop-rock with experimental sounds and eclectic lyrical content.

Like any other genre, alternative rock has its own history as well, and while music may be similar across the board, the way it is packaged and marketed is not.

Most bands create their own style, which is often linked to their music.

Bands that are actually lumped into the alternative pop / rock category are often more of a mix of rock, pop and R&B than the typical alternative rock group.