There was not really much called alt-rock before the 1990s. Sure, New Wave was a bit alternative compared to what came before ...

1. “The One I Love” by R.E.M. This famous R.E.M. hit is often misunderstood. Due to the title, many listeners think that the song is a dedication of sorts to the people we love. In fact, quite a few ...

Alternative rock’s heyday was definitely in the 90s. That era has come and gone, sadly. But there are so many songs from that decade that are still quite loved today. And many of those alt-rock tracks ...

An alternative rock band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its biggest album by unearthing songs from the vault. 311 released “90s Throwback EP: Vol 1″ on Friday, the first of a two-part ...

Thirty years since the release of “No Need to Argue,” The Cranberries remain timeless with their music and lyrics. Recently gaining traction on social media platforms like TikTok, it’s clear that fans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cage the Elephant’s “Metaverse” hits No. 1 on the Alternative ...

Before we learn who "the Grammy goes to," we need to find out who was nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards and the Recording Academy has filled out all the categories for the upcoming ceremony. Below ...

Here are five 1990s alternative rock bands that should’ve been bigger. With the introduction of Nirvana and Nevermind in 1991, the ‘90s were front row and center for the changing of musical tides; ...

The term “alternative rock” evokes an interesting image. At first thought, one may picture emo teenagers or long-haired rock stars smashing guitars. Yet the alternative rock genre is a far cry from ...

Here are 10 songs that defined the "college rock" era. Before alternative rock was everywhere in the '90s, you had to hunt to find the up-and-coming bands and more often than not, the journey led you ...

The band earns its 13th No. 1 and second this year. By Kevin Rutherford Foo Fighters earn their 13th No. 1 and second this year on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, as “Asking for a Friend ...