alt music infographic

darkwave

gothic rock

post-hardcore

Hardcore punk

indie rock

Goth

Grunge

Punk

Indie pop

alternative Rock

Pop punk

Alt-Pop

Alternative pop

"Alternative" music is a broad term, and it encompasses many smaller subgenres. Explore them here! (Keep in mind that many people have slightly different definitions of each genre, and some artists may fit into multiple.) This is by no means all-inclusive.

Alternative music

Alternative pop

Alternative pop is far lighter than the various subgenres of rock that compose most of the rest of alternative music. While it is possible to have a mix of alternative pop and alternative rock (for example, artists like Avril Lavigne), alternative pop is somewhat similar to mainstream pop in terms of sound, usually with subtle differences in lyrics and style. Some would define alternative pop as being produced by lesser-known artists, but its popularity has grown significantly in recent years, and many alt pop artists are now just as prominent as bands of other genres.