A genre that’s always shifted at the edges — from the jangly angst of The Smiths and the raw energy of Pixies, to modern visionaries like Phoebe Bridgers, Tame Impala, and boygenius. This playlist traces the evolution of alternative music across decades, blending indie, art rock, and emotional introspection into a sound that defies the mainstream.
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