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      For Beginners,  Guitar Guides

      11 Easy Alternative Rock Songs to play on the Guitar

      Finding the right song to begin your guitar-playing adventure on can be a pain. We’ve all been there. You’ve looked at online tutorials and got bored of “Ode to Joy” and you can’t stand another session of learning “Stairway to…

      By altrockguitar October 9, 2023
    • Block Party playing Silent Alarm
      Lists

      The 13 best ’00s alternative rock albums you need to know!

      The ’00s had some of the best alternative albums out of all decades. This is down to the diversification of the genre, the mainstream appeal of indie rock bands such as Arctic Monkey, and the move to take alternative rock…

      By altrockguitar October 3, 2023
    • Johnny Marr playing guitar on stage.
      Articles

      Is Johnny Marr a Good Guitarist? – The Indie Virtuoso

      Johnny Marr is a name synonymous with alternative rock. Marr is known not only for his distinctive voice as a guitarist but also for his songwriting prowess. His journey in the music industry has spanned decades, leaving a monumental mark…

      By altrockguitar September 19, 2023
    • Kurt Cobain and the Smells Like Teen Spirit Mustang
      Deep Dives

      Was Kurt Cobain Left-Handed? True or Myth?

      Kurt Cobain, the legendary frontman of Nirvana, left an indelible mark on the world of rock music. Apart from his powerful lyrics and distinctive voice, there’s a long-standing question among fans and enthusiasts: Was Kurt Cobain left-handed? The truth is…

      By altrockguitar September 11, 2023
    • Cage the Elephant performing one of their songs live.
      Articles

      17 Best Cage the Elephant Songs

      Cage the Elephant are a band that doesn’t receive enough praise within the alternative music scene. Over the years, the band has consistently adapted and developed their sound, enabling them to find success in a variety of different styles. Their…

      By altrockguitar September 10, 2023
    • Pearl Jam performing live on stage
      Articles,  Song Meanings

      The Meaning behind “Black” by Pearl Jam

      “Black” by Pearl Jam is a song about first relationships and the struggle of letting go. The song sees the narrator, Eddie Vedder, come to terms with the memories of lost love, showing that they learned from one another. However,…

      By altrockguitar September 3, 2023
    • Johnny Marr lead guitarist of The Smiths
      Articles

      Who Wrote The Smiths’ Songs?

      Who wrote The Smiths’ songs? All of The Smiths’ music was written by both Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Morrissey would come up with the vocal melodies and feel of the song, while Marr would arrange all of the guitar parts…

      By altrockguitar August 11, 2023
    • Gerard Way singing live
      Deep Dives

      Are My Chemical Romance Emo?

      My Chemical Romance have elements of the emo genre, and can therefore be classed as such, although they are primarily characterised by alternative rock. This may come as a surprising statement, as they are often seen as the figurehead of…

      By altrockguitar August 6, 2023
    • A Creative Commons image of Nirvana
      Articles

      What Genre Were Nirvana? A Definite Answer

      Nirvana fall primarily into the grunge genre, which itself is a subgenre of alternative rock. They don’t just fall into the genre they are essentially the figurehead of it. They do however have other influences that include punk rock, metal,…

      By altrockguitar August 3, 2023
    • Flea Playing the Bass with the rhcp.
      Articles

      The 13 Best Alternative Rock Basslines

      We all know that alternative rock has some legendary bassists, so we thought we would look at 13 of the best alternative rock basslines. From the indie rock bass riffs of Andy Rourke to the psychedelic setting of Cam Avery,…

      By altrockguitar July 31, 2023
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