These trailblazers fused unbridled energy with experimental quirks; each band had a sound that was a raucous cocktail of introspective lyrics and a defiant refusal to play by the rules of the ...

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 ...

These days, Art Alexakis sees plenty of palm trees. His Pasadena, Calif. residence is practically surrounded by them. “Not on our property,” he says over the phone. “But to the right of us, across the ...

What are the most played songs live of some of your favorite alternative rock bands? Alt-rock has evolved from the '70s and '80s to where it was more secondary in popularity to where it became the ...

The one-word song title became a regular feature of 90s alternative rock. If you’re of a certain age, you probably know the following songs without me having to name the artist: “Alive”, “Daughter”, ...

Poetry isn’t only found in old books, it’s also broadcasted on the radio. A course offered by the Ohio State Department of English looks at alternative rock lyrics as poetry. Alternative Rock Lyrics ...

The music world offers a vast menu of styles, including pop, jazz, hip-hop, and classical, but not every sound fits neatly into these categories. While many artists follow familiar patterns, others ...

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; ...